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The Nelson Thomlinson School

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The Nelson Thomlinson School

High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PX

Voluntary controlled school
Pupils
1,160
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.6%
Attainment 8
46.1
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.9%
Basics 9-5
46.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.1%
EBacc APS
4.03
EBacc 9-5
12.4%
EBacc 9-4
14.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.43
A*-A Grades
18.8%
A*-B Grades
41.9%
AAB+ %
10.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 89 students entered

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About The Nelson Thomlinson School

The Nelson Thomlinson School is a secondary school in Wigton, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. The school has around 1,160 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Nelson Thomlinson School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. May 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Nelson Thomlinson School

What is The Nelson Thomlinson School's Ofsted rating?
The Nelson Thomlinson School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Nelson Thomlinson School's latest exam results?
The Nelson Thomlinson School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Nelson Thomlinson School located?
The Nelson Thomlinson School is a secondary school in Wigton, Cumberland (CA7 9PX).
How many pupils attend The Nelson Thomlinson School?
The Nelson Thomlinson School has around 1,160 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Nelson Thomlinson School with other schools?
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