Fellview Primary School
Wigton, CA7 8HF · Cumberland · primary school
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118th of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.01 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fellview Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 0.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Similarly, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%.
Getting in
The published school roll is 40 pupils against a stated capacity of 77. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help children reach the national median? How does the school monitor progress for those who have not yet met the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Fellview Primary School
Overview
Fellview Primary School is described as a caring place where staff and pupils treat each other with kindness, fostering a "strong culture of mutual respect and collaboration." Pupils are "happy and safe," demonstrating "exemplary" behaviour and high attendance. The school delivers an "ambitious curriculum" that prepares children well for future education, though some inconsistencies in teaching methods affect knowledge retention in certain subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour, following positive adult examples and acting as role models for younger children.
- Reading is the "bedrock" of the school, with staff skilfully helping pupils become "fluent readers" who thoroughly enjoy literature.
- The early years provision helps children quickly acquire essential language skills and develop "very positive attitudes to their learning."
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting curriculum delivery to ensure they learn well.
- Governors prioritise staff workload and well-being, creating a supportive environment where staff feel proud to work.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, including PSHE, staff do not consistently help pupils connect new learning to existing knowledge, causing some to struggle to remember important information.
- Some aspects of the PSHE curriculum are "less well developed," resulting in pupils struggling to recall information about different ways of life.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 0% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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