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The Nelson Thomlinson School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Cumberland). It has about 1,220 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Representation, Attainment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Environment and Attendance.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | Caldew School | |
| 8.1 | Beacon Hill Community School | |
| 8.4 | Richard Rose Morton Academy | |
| 9.8 | Solway Community School | |
| 9.9 | St John Henry Newman Catholic School | |
| 10.3 | Trinity School | |
| 10.6 | Richard Rose Central Academy | |
| 13.2 | Cockermouth School | |
| 14.7 | Keswick School | |
| 15.1 | Netherhall School | |
| 18.5 | William Howard School | |
| 19.4 | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith |
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Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: About average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: About average. The offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Further information about this school
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