Rosley CofE School, Wigton
Rosley CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wigton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 14 schools in Wigton with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 107% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Rosley CofE School in detail
Rosley CofE School in its own words
In its own words: "We understand that choosing a school for your child can be daunting - there are so many aspects to consider. Once your child has started at Rosley, there may still be things that you are unsure of."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Having taught at Rosley CE School for 21 years, I am incredibly proud to be Headteacher, and to lead a team of such hard-working and caring professionals. We are committed to ensuring that each and every child has access to an engaging and inspiring curriculum and experiences memorable primary years."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Rosley CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 91% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Rosley CofE School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Rosley CofE School as their first choice and 25 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.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Rosley CofE School are Thursby Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School (3.6 miles, 100% reading, 91% maths); Wiggonby CofE School (3.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Thomlinson Junior School (3.8 miles, Good, 63% reading, 58% maths).
Rosley CofE School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Thursby Primary SchoolSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary SchoolWiggonby CofE SchoolThomlinson Junior School
Who goes there
6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 2 (3%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Rosley CofE School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
Rosley CofE School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2017, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2017 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
6.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 91% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 91% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
18.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Rosley CofE School
Term dates
Rosley CofE School is a voluntary aided 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.
Free school transport
Check free transport to Rosley CofE School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Rosley CofE 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 Rosley CofE School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
60 pupils
56 places
4 pupils over capacity 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
66
Total Pupils
31
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
7.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,538
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,932
Per pupil
£494k
Total funding
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.6%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
52
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Rosley CofE School
What are SATs results like at Rosley CofE School?
Of the pupils at Rosley CofE School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Rosley CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Rosley CofE School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Rosley CofE School?
No fixed boundary. When Rosley CofE 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 Rosley CofE School?
Rosley CofE School was full in 2025, at 107% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Rosley CofE School?
Classes at Rosley CofE School average 22 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Rosley CofE School?
Rosley CofE School has around 66 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Rosley CofE School?
2.6% of sessions were missed at Rosley CofE School in 2024/25. 0% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rosley CofE School?
Apply through Cumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Rosley CofE 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 Rosley CofE 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 Rosley CofE School?
Rosley CofE School is at Rosley, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8AU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)