Oughterside Primary School, Wigton
Oughterside Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Wigton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 14 schools in Wigton with published results, and 8,597th of 13,912 across England. It was 63% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oughterside Primary School in detail
Oughterside Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "This is a small, happy school where children feel safe, comfortable and supported. We seek to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success, but acknowledge the individual differences and learning styles that our children have. We encourage each child to develop their skills and personality within a caring environment."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Oughterside Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 68% in Cumberland and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Oughterside Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Oughterside Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Oughterside Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oughterside Primary School are Plumbland CofE School (1.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths); Richmond Hill School (2.1 miles, Good, 66% reading, 79% maths); St Matthew's CofE School (2.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 71% maths); and Allonby Primary School (2.9 miles, Good).
Plumbland CofE SchoolRichmond Hill SchoolSt Matthew's CofE SchoolAllonby Primary School
Who goes there
4.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (27.5%) received SEN support and 5 (7.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Staffing
Oughterside Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Oughterside Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 16.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
29.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
17.0
Avg class size
16.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Oughterside Primary School
Term dates
Oughterside Primary School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cumberland's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oughterside Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oughterside Primary School is in Cumberland; for families living there:
- Cumberland's school travel policy: Step by step guide of the Home to School Travel Assistance Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cumberland is 5 (the median across 179 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Oughterside Primary School
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- How many families in Cumberland got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
- The nearest state schools to your home, with Ofsted rating, demand and last distance offered where published.
- Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
53 pupils
84 places
31 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wigton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wigton
Across Cumberland council
Places available
3,537
Applications
2,352
Got 1st preference
98.2%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Cumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
34.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
69
Total Pupils
38
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
13.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,244
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,142
Per pupil
£511k
Total funding
£30k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
14.6%
Persistent absence
48
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Oughterside Primary School
Questions parents ask about Oughterside Primary School
What are SATs results like at Oughterside Primary School?
Of the pupils at Oughterside Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Oughterside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oughterside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Oughterside Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Oughterside Primary School is oversubscribed, Cumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Oughterside Primary School?
Oughterside Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 63% of its 84 places.
How big are the classes at Oughterside Primary School?
Classes at Oughterside Primary School average 17 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oughterside Primary School?
Oughterside Primary School has around 69 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oughterside Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Oughterside Primary School in 2024/25. 14.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oughterside Primary School?
Apply through Cumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Oughterside Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Oughterside Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cumberland is 5 (the median across 179 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oughterside Primary School?
Oughterside Primary School is at Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2PY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)