Schools in Wigton
There are 21 schools in Wigton on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 18 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Cumberland local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Wigton (18)
- Blennerhasset SchoolCommunity school · CA7 3RL
- Boltons CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA7 8PA
- Bowness-on-Solway Primary SchoolFoundation school · CA7 5AF
- Fellview Primary SchoolCommunity school · CA7 8HF
- Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA7 4RU
- Ireby CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA7 1DS
- Kirkbride Primary SchoolCommunity school · CA7 5JR
- Oughterside Primary SchoolFoundation school · CA7 2PY
- Plumbland CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA7 2DQ
- Richmond Hill SchoolCommunity school · CA7 3BQ
- Rosley CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA7 8AU
- Silloth Primary SchoolCommunity school · CA7 4DR
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CA7 9HZ
- St Matthew's CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA7 3NT
- St Michael's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA7 2HN
- Thomlinson Junior SchoolCommunity school · CA7 9PG
- Wiggonby CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · CA7 0JR
- Wigton Nursery and Infant SchoolCommunity school · CA7 9JR
Secondary schools in Wigton (3)
- Beacon Hill Community SchoolCommunity school · CA7 3EZ
- Solway Community SchoolCommunity school · CA7 4DD
- The Nelson Thomlinson SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CA7 9PX
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Wigton?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 21 open schools with a Wigton address (as of 5 June 2026), including 18 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Wigton guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Wigton?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.