The Nelson Thomlinson School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Cumberland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Nelson Thomlinson School.

Wigton, CA79PX Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Street
Wigton, CA79PX
Phone
1697342160
Website
nts.cumbria.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
112397
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PX
Website
https://nts.cumbria.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,192
Free School Meals
13.6% (162 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
14.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
1.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
102 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
14.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.0 (+19.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.0 (+7.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
74 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
149
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,192 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(8 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(35 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

NTS-ness

Head Teacher's Message

Welcomes you to Nelson Thomlinson School; emphasizes high standards, no bullying, focus on teaching and learning, and partnership with parents.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Asia Club Samba Band

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum by year (Year 7–11) Sixth Form Applications Enrichment

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