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Sir John Nelthorpe School
Goodgraded 18/10/2023Ages 11–19877 pupilsNone
Sir John Nelthorpe School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Brigg, within the North Lincolnshire local authority. The school has around 877 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/10/2023, Sir John Nelthorpe School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Brigg can view Sir John Nelthorpe School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence24.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals21.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.2%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
EBacc entry52%
EBacc average point score4.09
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 23.4
Value added-0.50Below average · 95% CI -0.8 to -0.2
Retention94%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Brigg
All schools in Brigg →Hestia School0.2 miRobert Holme Academy0.2 miThe Vale AcademyGood · 0.4 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)Good · 0.4 miBrigg Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miWrawby St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 mi
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