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The Nelson Thomlinson School
High Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9PX, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.9 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,160
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 48% nationally for Attainment 8. A commendable 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 66% progress to university, including 31% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 20%, which may be a consideration for some parents.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.2 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 98 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.5%
White Other2.6%
Black African1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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54.82175, -3.15576 · CA7 9PX
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112397
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitents.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Nelson Thomlinson School rated by Ofsted?
The Nelson Thomlinson School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is The Nelson Thomlinson School a good school?
The Nelson Thomlinson School scores 53.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Nelson Thomlinson School in GCSEs?
The Nelson Thomlinson School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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