The Nelson Thomlinson School

About The Nelson Thomlinson School

The Nelson Thomlinson School is a voluntary controlled school in Wigton, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,160 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 (2025/26). 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cumberland →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Number of Pupils

1,160

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

High Street, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 9PX

Phone

01697342160

Headteacher

Sam Northwood

Website

https://nts.cumbria.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Nelson Thomlinson School?

The Nelson Thomlinson School is a voluntary controlled school in Wigton, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Nelson Thomlinson School have?

The Nelson Thomlinson School has 1,160 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Nelson Thomlinson School's Ofsted rating?

The Nelson Thomlinson School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

How does The Nelson Thomlinson School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Nelson Thomlinson School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 in 2025/26.

Where is The Nelson Thomlinson School?

The Nelson Thomlinson School is located at High Street, Wigton, Cumberland, CA7 9PX.