Rosley CofE School
Wigton, CA7 8AU · Cumberland · primary school
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45th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rosley CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 66 pupils against a stated capacity of 80. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Rosley CofE School
Overview
Rosley C of E School continues to be a good school, described as a "small, close-knit" community where pupils arrive happily and feel safe. Leaders have designed a "rich and balanced curriculum" that typically meets pupils’ learning needs, with a strong emphasis on reading and support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind to one another" and feel like an "important part of the school community," with staff addressing any bullying "straight away."
- The curriculum in most subjects is well-structured, allowing pupils to "develop strong connections between topics and concepts" and build "firm foundations" for new learning.
- Reading has a "high profile," with staff using high-quality books matched to pupils’ phonics knowledge, enabling most to become "confident and fluent readers."
- Leaders ensure timely identification and support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the "same curriculum and wider experiences as other pupils."
- Governors "fulfil these effectively" by holding leaders to account, while also being "mindful of the workload and well-being" of staff.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, leaders have not identified all the "essential knowledge that pupils must learn," which occasionally hinders the depth of subject knowledge acquired.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" across the school and staff having a "thorough understanding of the referral procedures."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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