Sir John Nelthorpe School

A good voluntary controlled school school in North Lincolnshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sir John Nelthorpe School.

Brigg, DN208AA Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
44.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.8%
Continue in education or training
23.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Sustained employment
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
2 December 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grammar School Road
Brigg, DN208AA
Phone
1652656551
Website
sirjohnnelthorpe.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118112
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Grammar School Road, Brigg, DN20 8AA
Website
http://www.sirjohnnelthorpe.co.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
870 pupils
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
830
Free School Meals
20.9% (173 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
25.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.0%
Ebacc Languages:
52.3%
Ebacc Maths:
99.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.46
Progress 8 Range:
-0.69 to -0.23
University Progression:
19.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
31.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
25.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
19.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
19%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
16 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
25.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.8 (+11.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
46 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
92
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
830 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Fortis et Fidelis"

Respect Resilience Integrity

Promotes Fundamental British Values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance; promotes tolerance of people of all faiths [or none], cultures and lifestyles.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher notes a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum delivered in a welcoming environment shaped by a partnership between staff, pupils and parents; Ofsted praised pupil conduct and high expectations; motto Fortis et Fidelis; leadership aims to continually improve.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Briggensians Alumni Association

Facilities

Original school building Adjoining performing arts facility

Admissions Criteria

Details of School Admission Arrangements and Transport are available from North Lincolnshire Council; published admissions number for 2025-26 is 154.

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