Sir John Nelthorpe School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sir John Nelthorpe School
Address: Grammar School Road
Town/City: Brigg
County: Lincolnshire
Postcode: DN20 8AA
Telephone Number: 01652 656551
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Robert Biglands
Capacity: 870
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 878 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.6%

Location and administration

URN: 118112
DfE Number: 813/4501
UKPRN: 10005867
UPRN: 100051972594
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: North Lincolnshire (E06000013)
Constituency: Brigg and Immingham (E14001128)
Electoral Ward: Brigg & Wolds (E05015081)

Easting & Northing: 500164E, 407458N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 17.41" N 0° 29' 21.65" W
Plus Code: 9C5XHG36+W7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Mr Robert Jason Biglands - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Nicola Carolan - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Miss Fredericka Hinkley - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 10 September 2026.
  • Mr Tom Hotchin - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mr Simon Dereck Howe - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 April 2027.
  • Mrs Catherine Kelly - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 May 2027.
  • Mr Richard Mason - Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2026.
  • Mr Tom Nelthorpe - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2011 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Chloe Nicholson - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Parkin - Governor. Appointed on 7 August 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 August 2026.
  • Mrs Mariclare Potterton - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 April 2029.
  • Mrs Michelle Raddings - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • Mr Robert Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • Mr Robert Smith - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2030.
  • Dr Rod Wardlaw - Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 June 2030.