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The Nelson Thomlinson School
Wigton·North West·VC School
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The Nelson Thomlinson School is a secondary voluntary-controlled school in Wigton, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-controlled school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Nelson Thomlinson School has a Progress 8 score of -0.10 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 47.0, 71% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has 1,160 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 4.1%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.6%.
After leaving The Nelson Thomlinson School, student destinations include 59% going on to university and 14% entering apprenticeships.
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The Nelson Thomlinson School has a Progress 8 score of -0.10, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 47.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
71% of students at The Nelson Thomlinson School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Nelson Thomlinson School achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Nelson Thomlinson School has an overall absence rate of 10.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Nelson Thomlinson School is 4.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Nelson Thomlinson School has 1,160 pupils on roll.
7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The Nelson Thomlinson School, 59% go on to university and 14% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Nelson Thomlinson School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Nelson Thomlinson School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Nelson Thomlinson School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
42/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
28/mo
67% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 4.2
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Wigton Rail Station
1.0km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.