Bowness-on-Solway Primary School — Primary School in Wigton

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Bowness-on-Solway Primary School

Wigton, CA7 5AF

43 Pupils

105 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

20.90% FSM %

27 Boys

16 Girls

About Bowness-on-Solway Primary School

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Cumberland, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 43 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Robert Lakin.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cumberland or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Foundation school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cumberland
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency	Penrith and Solway
Ward	Solway Coast
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10073694
URN	112414
Data Last Updated	07-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Nicola Hutchinson	Chair of Governors	24/09/2025	24/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gill Barker	Governor	01/09/2021	01/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Charlotte Cox	Governor	11/07/2022	11/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Becca Edwards	Governor	01/09/2021	01/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Ian Grainger	Governor	11/09/2003	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire McCaul	Governor	01/09/2019	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Walsh	Governor	01/09/2021	31/12/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Gillian Whitehouse	Governor	14/05/2025	14/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Bowness-on-Solway Primary School?

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wigton, Cumberland.

How many pupils does Bowness-on-Solway Primary School have?

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School has 43 pupils, with a capacity of 105.

What is the age range at Bowness-on-Solway Primary School?

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Bowness-on-Solway Primary School?

The Headteacher at Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is Mr Robert Lakin.

Where is Bowness-on-Solway Primary School located?

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is at Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton, CA7 5AF, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.

Does Bowness-on-Solway Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Bowness-on-Solway Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Bowness-on-Solway Primary School currently open?

Bowness-on-Solway Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Robert Lakin

Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton, CA7 5AF

01697351384

www.bowness-on-solway.cumbria.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 112414

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026