St Matthew's CofE School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Matthew's CofE School
Address: Westnewton
Town/City: Wigton
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA7 3NT
Telephone Number: 016973 20545
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Helen Harrison
Capacity: 56
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 51 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.9%

Location and administration

URN: 112308
DfE Number: 942/3322
UKPRN: 10074916
UPRN: 10000888051
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Aspatria (E05014171)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 313514E, 544142N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 47' 7.21" N 3° 20' 46.39" W
Plus Code: 9C6RQMP3+4G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Beacon Hill Community School (2.4km)
  2. Richmond Hill School (2.6km)
  3. Oughterside Primary School (3.9km)
  4. Holme St Cuthbert School (4.2km)
Governors

  • Mrs Claire Beaty - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Mr Simon Burns - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 November 2029.
  • Miss Kelly Conway - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 2 October 2027.
  • Miss Helen Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Louisa Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 February 2029.
  • Mrs Mary Hodgson - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 2 October 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Irving - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 October 2029.
  • Mrs Debbie Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 November 2029.
  • Mr Ross McNay - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 February 2029.
  • Mrs Patrice Sanderson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Patrice Sanderson - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Windross - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 November 2026.