Thomlinson Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Thomlinson Junior School
Address: The Goose Market, High Street
Town/City: Wigton
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA7 9PG
Telephone Number: 016973 42432
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Maxwell
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 227 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 112125
DfE Number: 942/2069
UKPRN: 10077134
UPRN: 100110799078
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Wigton (E05014215)

Easting & Northing: 325539E, 548177N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 49' 24.67" N 3° 9' 37.14" W
Plus Code: 9C6RRRFQ+CV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Nelson Thomlinson School (0.3km)
  2. Wigton Nursery and Infant School (0.3km)
  3. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Boltons CofE School (4.2km)
Governors

  • Mrs Emma Budworth - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2026.
  • Mr Martin Cockroft - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
  • Mrs Leah Comish - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2029.
  • Mr David Ferriby - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2027.
  • Mr David Ferriby - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Miss Elizabeth Gittins - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2025.
  • Mrs Michelle Marshall - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 November 2026.
  • Mrs Lyn Poole - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2027.
  • Mr Harry Powell - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 March 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Scott - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Scott - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2025.
  • Mrs Amanda Studholme - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 8 May 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Twentyman - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Vailionis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Vailionis - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2030.