Boltons CofE School vs The Nelson Thomlinson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boltons CofE School
Wigton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
The Nelson Thomlinson School
Wigton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,095 students
| Measure | Boltons CofE School Wigton, North West | The Nelson Thomlinson School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #900 of 2,286 | #169 of 536 |
| National rank | #7444 of 15,697 | #1463 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 86 | 1,095 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 1,095 |
| Free school meals | 3.5% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.4 |
| town | Wigton | Wigton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boltons.cumbria.sch.uk | nts.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Nelson Thomlinson School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 52.5).
- •The Nelson Thomlinson School is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 86.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boltons CofE School better than The Nelson Thomlinson School?
On the Success Index (England), The Nelson Thomlinson School ranks higher (60.4 vs 52.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boltons CofE School and The Nelson Thomlinson School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Wigton and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boltons CofE School: 86. The Nelson Thomlinson School: 1,095. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boltons CofE School and The Nelson Thomlinson School rank in North West?
Boltons CofE School is 900th of 2,286 and The Nelson Thomlinson School is 169th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).