The Nelson Thomlinson School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Nelson Thomlinson School
Address: High Street
Town/City: Wigton
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA7 9PX
Telephone Number: 016973 42160
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Sam Northwood
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1095 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 14.2%

Location and administration

URN: 112397
DfE Number: 942/4501
UKPRN: 10006762
UPRN: 100110737446
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Wigton (E05014215)

Easting & Northing: 325838E, 548046N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 49' 20.59" N 3° 9' 20.27" W
Plus Code: 9C6RRRCV+XP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Thomlinson Junior School (0.3km)
  2. Wigton Nursery and Infant School (0.4km)
  3. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Boltons CofE School (4.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Barratt - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2028.
  • Mr Liam Benson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Michael Cowen - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2010 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Farrimond - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Farrimond - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mrs Lydia Foster - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Debbie Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Adrian Lloyd (Co-Chair of Governors) - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 May 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Marshall - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2028.
  • Mr Michael Peile - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Speakman - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 April 2027.
  • Mrs Julie Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2028.