Solway Community School
Solway Community School is a secondary school (Community school), ages 11–16, in Wigton, CA7, run by Cumberland council. It has 150 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 December 2024): Good in all 4 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good in all 4 graded areas — inspected 3 December 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -1.9 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 35 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 8.3 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 24 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 150 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 33.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 34.93% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.48% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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