Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Michael's CofE Primary School

Bothel, Wigton, CA7 2HN
48 Pupils
105 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
22.90% FSM %
26 Boys
22 Girls
About St Michael's CofE Primary School

St Michael's CofE 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 with a Church of England character.

It has 48 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Polly Page.

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 Voluntary aided 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 10074271
URN 112332
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Clare Macaulay Chair of Governors 21/05/2025 14/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Milligan Chair of Governors 08/07/2022 20/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Stephen Banks Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Gayle Fennell Governor 17/04/2023 16/04/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sandra Hillyard Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Macaulay Governor 15/09/2022 20/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Gillian Marr Governor 08/02/2022 07/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carol Marr Governor 13/10/2025 13/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Polly Page Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor Jillian Perry Governor 20/05/2025 19/05/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
St Michael's CofE Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wigton, Cumberland.
St Michael's CofE Primary School has 48 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
St Michael's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Michael's CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Michael's CofE Primary School is Mrs Polly Page.
St Michael's CofE Primary School is at Bothel, Wigton, CA7 2HN, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Michael's CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Michael's CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Polly Page
Bothel, Wigton, CA7 2HN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 112332
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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