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Thomlinson Junior School
The Goose Market, High Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9PG, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.1 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
238
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 87% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School has high expectations
84%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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54.82288, -3.16044 · CA7 9PG
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112125
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomlinson Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Thomlinson Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Thomlinson Junior School a good school?
Thomlinson Junior School scores 22.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Thomlinson Junior School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomlinson Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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