The Nelson Thomlinson School vs Boltons CofE School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Boltons CofE School
Wigton
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Voluntary controlled school
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Cumberland
Cumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1095
86
Capacity
-
84
Occupancy
-
102%
FSM %
14.2%
3.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Oct 2023
Jun 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.1
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
36%
-
KS2 Reading
-
45%
KS2 Maths
-
82%
KS2 Writing
-
82%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
-
Points Per Entry
31.4
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
11%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
79
-
Retention
90%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
19%
-
Degree course
54%
-
Any L4+ destination
61%
-
Apprenticeships
6%
-
Cohort size
109
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (72)
Sociology (66)
Psychology (62)
Biology (58)
Psychology (48)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (42)
Sociology (40)
Business Studies (40)