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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Wigton Area

Wigton secondary schools serve this small market town in Cumbria, with 3 schools providing comprehensive education for local families. The Nelson Thomlinson School, Solway Community School, and Beacon Hill Community School are the main options, achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 37 compared to England's 39. While secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.4/10, Developing band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Wigton

Key Performance Metrics for Wigton

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Wigton36.7

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Wigton31%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Wigton3.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Wigton6.4/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Wigton

36.7vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Wigton

31%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Wigton

3.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Wigton

6.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Wigton

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