St Michael's CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Michael's CofE Primary School
Address: Bothel
Town/City: Wigton
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA7 2HN
Telephone Number: 016973 20632
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Polly Page
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 45 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 43% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.2%

Location and administration

URN: 112332
DfE Number: 942/3400
UKPRN: 10074271
UPRN: 10008817984
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Bothel and Wharrels (E05014175)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 318019E, 539245N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 44' 31.55" N 3° 16' 29.29" W
Plus Code: 9C6RPPRG+R3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Blennerhasset School (2.3km)
  2. Plumbland CofE School (3.5km)
  3. Richmond Hill School (4.1km)
  4. Beacon Hill Community School (4.6km)
Governors

  • Revd Stephen John Banks - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Gayle Joanne Fennell - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 April 2027.
  • Mrs Genna Elaine Haraldsen - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 18 May 2026.
  • Mrs Sandra Christine Hillyard - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mrs Clare Elizabeth Macaulay - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Mrs Carol Marr - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mrs Gillian Freda Margaret Marr - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2030.
  • Mrs Polly Louise Page - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Councillor Jillian Barbara Perry - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 May 2029.