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The Nelson Thomlinson School
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- Wigton CA7 9PX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Atmosphere around the school is calm and purposeful.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have very strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers continually improve how well they deliver the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Some pupils in key stage 4 continue to struggle with their reading.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils enjoy opportunities to take an active role in their local community.
Communication: Leaders鈥� systems to communicate with parents are not as well developed as they could be.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents have negative perceptions about managing behaviour, including bullying.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School is acting more quickly to ensure that incidents of bullying are addressed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have placed a renewed emphasis on developing the key stage 3 curriculum offer in languages.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are safe and happy at this school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inspectors found that pupils behave well in school; lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular activities including art, drama, music, and sports clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff nurture pupils鈥� wider talents through these activities.
Career Counselling Services: School provides a wide range of balanced careers information to all pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students leave school well prepared for the next steps in their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported to access the ambitious curriculum on offer.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum is broad, balanced and ambitious.
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The Nelson Thomlinson School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 1192 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Nelson Thomlinson School's Sixth Form offers a variety of programmes, outstanding instruction, a staff of knowledgeable tutors, and we take great pride in the individualised attention we can give each of our students as they apply to universities, pursue apprenticeships, or find work.
You'll discover that living as a sixth-former is significantly dissimilar from your previous school years.
You will receive adult treatment, which entails more flexibility and increasing accountability for managing your own work.
The calibre of instruction in sixth-form classes is something we are proud of.
Your tutor will talk to you about your academic life on a frequent basis to make sure we're maximising your success as we design your courses.
In the Sixth Form, we devote a lot of attention to the process of choosing a vocation.
Academic success and a positive attitude toward learning are very important to us.
The best approach to understand what it's like to be a part of the Sixth Form, though, is to get in touch with us and set up a visit to observe the Sixth Form in action.
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It's just as crucial to pick the best institution for your needs as it is to pick the appropriate courses.
The Nelson Thomlinson School's Sixth Form offers a variety of programmes, outstanding instruction, a staff of knowledgeable tutors, and we take great pride in the individualised attention we can give each of our students as they apply to universities, pursue apprenticeships, or find work.
You'll discover that living as a sixth-former is significantly dissimilar from your previous school years.
You will receive adult treatment, which entails more flexibility and increasing accountability for managing your own work.
The calibre of instruction in sixth-form classes is something we are proud of.
Your tutor will talk to you about your academic life on a frequent basis to make sure we're maximising your success as we design your courses.
In the Sixth Form, we devote a lot of attention to the process of choosing a vocation.
Academic success and a positive attitude toward learning are very important to us.
The best approach to understand what it's like to be a part of the Sixth Form, though, is to get in touch with us and set up a visit to observe the Sixth Form in action.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 11.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 34% | 12% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 15.60% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 24.15% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 41.41% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 24.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 7.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 10.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 2.69 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 71.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 32.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 33.86% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 7.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 6.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 29.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 46.11% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 22.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 13.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 2.85 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 37.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.1% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 7 | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 1 | 41.75% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 20.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 2 | 7.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 5 | 11.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 2.75 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 78.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 32.16% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 36.26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 10.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 5.26% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 3 | 29.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 4 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 27.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% 2 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% 11 | 15.09% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.68 | 3.11 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 36.44% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 36.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 10.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.44% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 30.32% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 48.64% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 26.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 11.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 13.27% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 141 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 80% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 38.31% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 40.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.44% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 13.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 6.69% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.86 | 25.75 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.37 | 26.42 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.60% | 12.17% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 125 | 79 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 45.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 17.94% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.81% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.88% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.94 | 29.03 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.67 | 28.03 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.7% | 13.95% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 84 | 91 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 50.44% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 12.63% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 18.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.69% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.16 1 | 28.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.47 3 | 29.29 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 13.56% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 112 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 47.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 23.07% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 19.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.06 3 | 26.53 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.40 5 | 28.54 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.6% | 10.35% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 14.33% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 13.93% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 16.53% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.2% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.73 | 24.73 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.07 | 28.66 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.4% | 15.18% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 16.92% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 13.69% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 20.92% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Nelson Thomlinson School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
