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The Netherhall School

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

personMr Christopher Tooley

corporate_fareANGLIAN LEARNING

location_onCambridge, CB1 8NN

language Visit Website phone 1223242931

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,192

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Attainment 8

45.5

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GCSE Rank

#24 in Cambridgeshire

#1,641 of 3,216 nationally

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The Netherhall School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Cambridge, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Netherhall School is an academy sponsor led in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ANGLIAN LEARNING. The school has approximately 1,266 pupils on roll, of whom 30% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5, placing the school #24 in Cambridgeshire and #1,641 of 3,216 nationally. 38.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 32.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.18 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 0.0 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

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

38.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.2%

Entering EBacc34.30%

EBacc APS4.17

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31.90%

EBacc APS4.58

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.61

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.58

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.55

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.3

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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

-0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

100

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.8%

Achieving A*–A11.6%

Achieving A*–B32.8%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate93.0%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.39

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

140

Retention rate95.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

114

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 March 2024

Inspection Report

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16 October 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-10-16

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-06-03

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,266 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, 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)	1,266	0	0.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,260	0	0.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,238	7	0.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,229	4	0.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,231	7	0.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,184	101	8.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,192	97	8.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,198	80	6.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,130	74	6.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,126	70	6.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,121	78	7.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,074	84	7.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,082	19	1.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,091	84	7.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,057	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,057	59	5.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,049	104	9.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,029	86	8.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,027	66	6.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,032	64	6.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,054	30	2.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,060	42	4.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,062	32	3.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,043	12	1.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,040	7	0.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,049	15	1.4%	3.1%	0

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 44 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 43 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree53%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree28%

agree50%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree35%

agree16%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable37%

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

yes19%

no81%

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

strongly agree38%

agree23%

disagree8%

strongly disagree31%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree39%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree46%

agree49%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree64%

agree29%

disagree3%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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