Sir John Nelthorpe School
Brigg, DN20 8AA · North Lincolnshire · secondary school
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6th of 14 secondary schools in North Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.6/10 against 921 of them, against 5.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.3 · 72 | 30% | 2.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.46 · 18 | 25% | 0.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.5 · 63 | 10% | 0.63 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sir John Nelthorpe School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023-11. In 2024/25, 43.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.46 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 878 pupils against a stated capacity of 870. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since Progress 8 is below the national benchmark, what specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Sir John Nelthorpe School
Overview
Sir John Nelthorpe School continues to be a good school, providing a broad and ambitious curriculum that helps pupils acquire essential knowledge and skills. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils demonstrate resilience, integrity, and high standards of behaviour, supported by knowledgeable staff and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils model positive values, showing "resilience and integrity in their learning" and behaving "extremely well" in lessons.
- The curriculum is "carefully planned... to build pupils’ knowledge over time," with clear connections between new and prior learning.
- Teachers possess "much subject expertise" and effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through bespoke strategies.
- There is a "broad and varied enrichment offer," including clubs and a 'character passport' system, which pupils and parents value.
- Leaders support staff well, taking account of workload and well-being, while maintaining strong communication with parents.
Areas to improve
- On occasion, tasks set by teachers do not enable pupils to "demonstrate their knowledge and skills in sufficient depth." The school should ensure tasks allow pupils to learn the intended curriculum as fully as possible.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that pupils are confident to raise concerns and that the school takes swift action when bullying occurs.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.8 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 48.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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