The Nelson Thomlinson School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | High Street Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PX |
| Phone | 01697342160 |
| Reference Number | 112397 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1160 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.38%
Girls: 53.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 92 | 106 | 198 |
| 8 | 105 | 95 | 200 |
| 9 | 91 | 102 | 193 |
| 10 | 95 | 111 | 206 |
| 11 | 94 | 100 | 194 |
| 12 | 36 | 55 | 91 |
| 13 | 25 | 53 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.5% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-12-04 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Thomlinson Junior School
The Goose Market, High Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9PG |
0.2 miles |
|
Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Longthwaite Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9JR |
0.27 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Eastend, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9HZ |
0.44 miles |
|
Boltons CofE School
Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8PA |
2.64 miles |
|
Rosley CofE School
Rosley, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8AU |
3.57 miles |
|
Wiggonby CofE School
Wiggonby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0JR |
3.85 miles |
|
Thursby Primary School
Thursby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6PN |
4.51 miles |
| Name | Distance |