Netherwood Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Dove Valley Way, S73 8FE |
| School Website | https://astreanetherwood.org/ |
| Telephone | 1226272000 |
| URN | 143907 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 323 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 310 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 305 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 270 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 296 |
| As first preference | 218 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 255 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 308 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 246 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 328 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 63% |
| no | 37% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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