St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School vs The Nelson Thomlinson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 712 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Wigton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
136 students
The Nelson Thomlinson School
Wigton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,095 students
| Measure | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigton, North West | The Nelson Thomlinson School Wigton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #730 of 2,286 | #169 of 536 |
| National rank | #6058 of 15,697 | #1463 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 136 | 1,095 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 1,095 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.stcuthbertswigton.co.uk | nts.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Nelson Thomlinson School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 59.0).
- •The Nelson Thomlinson School is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 136.
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while The Nelson Thomlinson School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School better than The Nelson Thomlinson School?
On the Success Index (England), The Nelson Thomlinson School ranks higher (60.4 vs 59.0 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 St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School and The Nelson Thomlinson School?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Wigton and Wigton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School: 136. The Nelson Thomlinson School: 1,095. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School and The Nelson Thomlinson School rank in North West?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School is 730th of 2,286 and The Nelson Thomlinson School is 169th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).