Best 3 Secondary schools in Wigton – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Nelson Thomlinson School (Secondary) in Wigton; Beacon Hill Community School (Secondary) in Wigton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Nelson Thomlinson School and Beacon Hill Community School. They are secondary phase and voluntary controlled school and community school type located around Wigton, Cumbria. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Nelson Thomlinson School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Nelson Thomlinson School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 650, combined total ≈ 1,300, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–35–40%; all under Cumberland local authority.

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Attribute	The Nelson Thomlinson School CA7 9PX	Beacon Hill Community School CA7 3EZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary controlled school	Secondary • Community school
Location	Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PX	Wigton Cumbria CA7 3EZ
Latest Ofsted	2 3 Dec 2023	2 27 Jan 2020
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	350
Capacity utilisation	—	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Cumberland (942)	Cumberland (942)
Website	nts.cumbria.sch.uk	beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone	01697342160	01697320509
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

The Nelson Thomlinson School

CA7 9PX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9PX
Ofsted: 2 3 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cumberland (942)
Website: nts.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01697342160

Beacon Hill Community School

CA7 3EZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 3EZ
Ofsted: 2 27 Jan 2020
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cumberland (942)
Website: beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01697320509

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.