Netherwood Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityBarnsley
AddressDove Valley Way, S73 8FE
URN143907

School Census

Total 1204
Girls/Boys 574/630
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.7%/52.3%
% pupils where English not first language 6.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 417
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
12/03/2024 Good
19/10/2021 Requires improvement
08/07/2014 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 12/03/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 19/10/2021
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 08/07/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 34.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 48.50%
Entering EBacc 33.50%
EBacc average point score 3.79
Progress 8 -0.41
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 50%
Entering EBacc 64%
EBacc average point score 3.8
Progress 8 -0.35
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 48%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.56
Progress 8 -0.86

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications323
As first preference189
As second preference85
As third preference49
Total Offers Made310
first preference offers189
second preference offers18
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications305
As first preference187
As second preference71
As third preference47
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers187
second preference offers22
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications296
As first preference218
As second preference59
As third preference19
Total Offers Made255
first preference offers218
second preference offers9
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications308
As first preference229
As second preference57
As third preference22
Total Offers Made246
first preference offers229
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications307
As first preference212
As second preference60
As third preference35
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers212
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications328
As first preference228
As second preference67
As third preference33
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers228
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications290
As first preference219
As second preference49
As third preference22
Total Offers Made230
first preference offers219
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree25%
agree42%
disagree17%
strongly disagree15%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree44%
disagree18%
strongly disagree13%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree16%
agree49%
disagree21%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree11%
agree13%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know9%
not applicable49%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree14%
agree39%
disagree25%
strongly disagree19%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree23%
agree23%
disagree15%
strongly disagree18%
don't know0%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes27%
no73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree18%
agree32%
disagree11%
strongly disagree37%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree32%
agree37%
disagree12%
strongly disagree11%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree45%
disagree11%
strongly disagree11%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree25%
agree47%
disagree18%
strongly disagree8%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree58%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree46%
disagree8%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree19%
agree29%
disagree24%
strongly disagree14%
don't know14%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes63%
no37%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin84.8%
any other white background ethnic origin5.8%
african ethnic origin2.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.9%
any other white background ethnic origin4.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
african ethnic origin0.8%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Stonyford Road, , S73 8AF

Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

(0.49 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Snape Hill Road, , S73 9LT