Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Ireby CofE School

Ireby, Wigton, CA7 1DS
36 Pupils
56 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
9.10% FSM %
17 Boys
19 Girls
About Ireby CofE School

Ireby CofE School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Wigton and the surrounding area in Cumberland with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 36 pupils on roll. School capacity: 56. Current headteacher: Michael John.

Information on Ireby CofE School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled 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 Bothel and Wharrels
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070446
URN 112251
Data Last Updated 05-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Philippa Irving Chair of Governors 07/12/2023 06/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Bainbridge Governor 08/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Revd Stephen Banks Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Michael Branthwaite Governor 09/12/2021 08/12/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Philippa Chadwick Governor 11/12/2020 11/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Karen Ford Governor 05/12/2024 05/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Michael John Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Andrew Knights Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sta? Kubasiewicz Governor 24/03/2022 23/03/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
Ireby CofE School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wigton, Cumberland.
Ireby CofE School has 36 pupils, with a capacity of 56.
Ireby CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Ireby CofE School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Ireby CofE School is Mr Michael John.
Ireby CofE School is at Ireby, Wigton, CA7 1DS, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Ireby CofE School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ireby CofE School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Michael John
Ireby, Wigton, CA7 1DS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 112251
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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