The Nelson Thomlinson School
Voluntary controlled school · Sixth form
Wigton, CA7 9PX
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 45% in England
3 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
1,095
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
9.1%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 47.0 | 46.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45% | 50% | 47% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 5.1 | 4.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 53% | 55% | 52% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 | -0.10 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Caldew School · 7.2 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- Beacon Hill Community School · 8.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- Richard Rose Morton Academy · 8.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- Solway Community School · 9.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- St John Henry Newman Catholic School · 9.9 mi · Good · Bottom 14% in England
- Trinity School · 10.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
The neighbourhood
The Nelson Thomlinson School is in Wigton & Silloth (typical home £191,000, crime low).
What is The Nelson Thomlinson School's Ofsted rating?
The Nelson Thomlinson School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Nelson Thomlinson School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Nelson Thomlinson School is in the top 45% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.