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Netherhall School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Tromans

location_onMaryport, CA15 6NT

language Visit Website phone 1900813434

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2025

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Students

794

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Attainment 8

39.7

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Cumberland

#2,575 of 3,216 nationally

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Netherhall School is a Community school secondary school in Maryport, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Netherhall School is a community school in Maryport, Cumberland, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 874 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7, placing the school #14 in Cumberland and #2,575 of 3,216 nationally. 28.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 34.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 36.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

28.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.0%

Entering EBacc5.40%

EBacc APS3.25

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6.30%

EBacc APS3.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.24

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.24

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.23

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.34

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)65%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.8%

Achieving A*–A9.0%

Achieving A*–B34.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate92.9%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate58.30%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate90.90%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 April 2025

Inspection Report

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01 March 2023

Inspection Report

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06 February 2018

Inspection Report

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17 May 2016

Inspection Report

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06 March 2014

Inspection Report

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10 December 2013

Inspection Report

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12 September 2012

Inspection Report

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28 February 2012

Inspection Report

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06 October 2011

Inspection Report

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21 June 2010

Inspection Report

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04 November 2008

Inspection Report

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20 March 2007

Inspection Report

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19 October 2005

Inspection Report

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21 February 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2025-04-29

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-02-06

Schools into Special Measures Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-05-17

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2013-12-10

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(8 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 874 pupils. During this period, there were 14 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	874	14	1.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	872	6	0.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	832	24	2.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	828	21	2.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	831	8	1.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	794	10	1.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	794	9	1.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	793	23	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	739	41	5.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	743	33	4.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	746	49	6.6%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	705	49	7.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	704	17	2.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	710	61	8.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	664	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	664	16	2.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	665	43	6.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	626	21	3.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	628	27	4.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	625	16	2.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	608	48	7.9%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	610	48	7.9%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	609	42	6.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	601	32	5.3%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	605	29	4.8%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	613	12	2.0%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 147 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree58%

agree31%

disagree3%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree74%

agree18%

disagree2%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree49%

agree6%

disagree3%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

not applicable34%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree59%

agree18%

disagree12%

strongly disagree12%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree69%

agree23%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree29%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree68%

agree26%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree31%

disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree26%

disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree63%

agree25%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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