Silloth Primary School
Wigton, CA7 4DR · Cumberland · primary school
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56th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 3,260 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Silloth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while addressing the current attainment gap?
What Ofsted said about Silloth Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Silloth Primary School remains ‘outstanding’, though inspectors noted that a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. The school fosters a supportive community where pupils are ‘well supported’ and behave well, embodying values of equality and respect. While the curriculum is generally ‘ambitious and broad’, inconsistencies in some subjects mean the next inspection will be graded.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘enjoy being part of the community’ and value the ‘care that they receive from kind and knowledgeable staff’.
- The school has ‘effective systems to identify any pupils who may have SEND’, ensuring timely support.
- Staff are ‘equipped to deliver the phonics programme effectively’, helping pupils learn to read ‘confidently and fluently’.
- There are ‘considerable improvements’ in attendance due to high expectations and close work with families.
- Governors have a ‘clear and accurate understanding’ of what the school needs to do to ensure best outcomes.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum developments are ‘in their infancy’, leaving staff ‘unclear about the essential knowledge’ pupils should learn.
- Teachers sometimes fail to support pupils in applying knowledge to ‘more complex situations’, hindering the deepening of understanding.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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
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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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