The Nelson Thomlinson School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Address | High Street, CA7 9PX |
| School Website | https://nts.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1697342160 |
| URN | 112397 |
School Census
| Total | 1219 |
| Girls/Boys | 639/580 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.4%/47.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 138 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/10/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/10/2023 | Good |
| 16/05/2013 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/10/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 17 October 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 16 May 2013 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 30 June 2010 | Interim assessment | View |
| 11 February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 14 November 2006 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 05 February 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 23.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.18 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | 34% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.17 |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.47 |
| Progress 8 | 0 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 285 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 261 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 263 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 352 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 313 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 291 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 297 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 304 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 300 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 15% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 46% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 46% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 69% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Thomlinson Junior School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Goose Market, , CA7 9PG
Wigton Nursery and Infant School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Longthwaite Road, , CA7 9JR
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Eastend, , CA7 9HZ