Sir John Nelthorpe School
URN: 118112 • Brigg DN20 8AA
Overview
- Name
- Sir John Nelthorpe School
- URN
- 118112
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Biglands (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01652656551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grammar School Road, Brigg DN20 8AA
Summary
Sir John Nelthorpe School is a voluntary controlled secondary school located in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 877 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 870. The school is committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that caters to the diverse abilities of its students, aiming to foster curiosity and imagination while preparing them for future challenges.
The school promotes a positive learning environment built on mutual respect and strong partnerships between staff, pupils, and parents. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the school's high expectations for student behaviour and academic achievement, as well as its dedication to developing experiences beyond the classroom. The school's motto, "Fortis et Fidelis" (strong and faithful), reflects its core values of respect, resilience, and integrity.
Sir John Nelthorpe School focuses on academic excellence and personal development, ensuring that every student is supported in their educational journey. The school strives to create a safe and caring atmosphere where students can thrive academically, personally, and socially, while also being valued members of the wider community.
The school promotes a positive learning environment built on mutual respect and strong partnerships between staff, pupils, and parents. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the school's high expectations for student behaviour and academic achievement, as well as its dedication to developing experiences beyond the classroom. The school's motto, "Fortis et Fidelis" (strong and faithful), reflects its core values of respect, resilience, and integrity.
Sir John Nelthorpe School focuses on academic excellence and personal development, ensuring that every student is supported in their educational journey. The school strives to create a safe and caring atmosphere where students can thrive academically, personally, and socially, while also being valued members of the wider community.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Term Dates (download)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates 2024-2025 (other)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (other)
- Term Dates 2026 - 2027 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Vale Academy (57.4)
- Vale of Ancholme Technology & Music College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 870
- Pupils
- 877
- Boys
- 446
- Girls
- 431
- FSM %
- 20.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 877 | 446 | 431 | 870 | 20.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 830 | 422 | 408 | 870 | 20.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 775 | 425 | 350 | 870 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 775 | 425 | 350 | 870 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 748 | 396 | 352 | 870 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 755 | 387 | 368 | 870 | 10.80 |
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