St Matthew's CofE School Catchment Area
St Matthew's CofE School is a voluntary aided primary school in Wigton, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 45 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4–11
Age range
45
Pupils
56
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
St Matthew's CofE School Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Matthew's CofE School is managed by Cumberland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →St Matthew's CofE School — School Information
- Full address
- Westnewton, Wigton, CA7 3NT
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 4.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112308
Other Primary Schools in Wigton
If St Matthew's CofE School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigton are the next closest alternatives.
Blennerhasset School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 3RL
Kirkbride Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 5JR
Thomlinson Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 9PG
Wigton Nursery and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 9JR
Richmond Hill School Catchment Area
Community school · CA7 3BQ
Oughterside Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CA7 2PY
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Matthew's CofE School
Is St Matthew's CofE School oversubscribed? ▾
St Matthew's CofE School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 45 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.
What is the admissions policy for St Matthew's CofE School? ▾
St Matthew's CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Matthew's CofE School cover? ▾
St Matthew's CofE School is a primary school in Wigton, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Matthew's CofE School? ▾
St Matthew's CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.