The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
1.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.49
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 138 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 877
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Robert Biglands (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Grammar School Road, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8AA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sir John Nelthorpe School a selective school?
No. Sir John Nelthorpe School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir John Nelthorpe School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Nelthorpe School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir John Nelthorpe School?
Sir John Nelthorpe School currently has 877 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir John Nelthorpe School take?
Sir John Nelthorpe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir John Nelthorpe School?
Sir John Nelthorpe School is in Brigg, DN20 8AA, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir John Nelthorpe School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir John Nelthorpe School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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