Solway Community School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Solway Community School
Address: Liddell Street, Silloth
Town/City: Wigton
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA7 4DD
Telephone Number: 016973 31234
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Cumbria Futures Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Tom Hailwood
Capacity: 295
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 150 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 51% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.3%

Location and administration

URN: 112377
DfE Number: 942/4008
UKPRN: 10017792
UPRN: 10022890418
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Solway Coast (E05014210)

Easting & Northing: 311264E, 553923N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 22.13" N 3° 23' 3.11" W
Plus Code: 9C6RVJF8+48

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Silloth Primary School (0.1km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mrs Deborah Cosgrove - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 January 2026.
  • Mr David Davidson BEM - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Tom Hailwood - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Linda Hunter - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Mrs Yvette Ladds - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr James Lister - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Linda McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Penrice - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Matt Richards - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer Rowlands - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Amy Wise - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 March 2028.
  • Mrs Lynn Wise - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2026.