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Plumbland CofE School

Voluntary controlled school · Wigton · CA7 2DQ

Ages 4–11 · 53 pupils · Cumberland

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

3.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)67%
Higher standard (RWM)17%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.8%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
51

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

53 pupils · 56 places

Pupils on roll
53
Boys / girls
35 / 18
School capacity
56
Capacity fill
53 / 56 (95%)
Free school meals
13.2%
FSM pupils
7
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Carlisle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Headteacher
Mrs Claire McKie

Location

Address
School Lane, Parsonby, Aspatria
Postcode
CA7 2DQ
Town
Wigton
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Cumberland
District
Cumberland
Constituency
Penrith and Solway
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Wigton, Cumberland, 53 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 13.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Carlisle.

Open schools in Wigton
21
Primary schools in Wigton
18
Academies among open schools in Wigton
5% (1)
Open schools in CA7
21
Primary in CA7
18
Open schools in Cumberland LA
181
Primary in Cumberland LA
146

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WigtonNear CA7

  • Oughterside Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Wigton · CA7 2PY · Cumberland

    Ages 2–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM31.7%

    1.8 miles away

  • Richmond Hill School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Wigton · CA7 3BQ · Cumberland

    Ages 2–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM30.2%

    1.9 miles away

  • St Michael's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Wigton · CA7 2HN · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM30.2%

    2.2 miles away

  • Blennerhasset School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Wigton · CA7 3RL · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS231%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM3.3%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Claire McKie
Telephone
01697320628
Website
www.plumbland.cumbria.sch.uk

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