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Sir John Nelthorpe School
Grammar School Road, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8AA, North Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.5 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
877
Capacity
870
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 66% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0 is on par with the national average, although only 25% of students progress to university, with none attending top-third institutions. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, but families may want to consider the university progression rates.
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Last inspected: 2 December 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 66% | Top 49% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 52% | Top 30% 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%. | 32% | Top 30% 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%. | 25% | Below 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 16 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.6%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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53.55420, -0.48951 · DN20 8AA
School details
Local authorityNorth Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN118112
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.sirjohnnelthorpe.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir John Nelthorpe School rated by Ofsted?
Sir John Nelthorpe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 December 2014.
Is Sir John Nelthorpe School a good school?
Sir John Nelthorpe School scores 48.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 Sir John Nelthorpe School in GCSEs?
Sir John Nelthorpe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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