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Nether Stowe School

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

personMr Glyn Langston-Jones

corporate_fareTHE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onLichfield, WS13 7NB

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

666

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Attainment 8

38.7

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GCSE Rank

#44 in Staffordshire

#2,709 of 3,216 nationally

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Nether Stowe School is a Academy converter secondary school in Lichfield, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Nether Stowe School is an academy converter in Lichfield, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 786 pupils on roll, of whom 36% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7, placing the school #44 in Staffordshire and #2,709 of 3,216 nationally. 23.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 33.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.32 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 12.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

23.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.2%

Entering EBacc11.30%

EBacc APS3.19

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.7

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.70%

EBacc APS3.2

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.29

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.75

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS-

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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

86%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.6%

Achieving A*–A14.3%

Achieving A*–B33.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate91.7%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate85.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 April 2023

Inspection Report

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07 December 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-04-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-01-31

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-03-05

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

16.4%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.1%(48 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 786 pupils. During this period, there were 129 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 16.4%, which is above 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)	786	129	16.4%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	792	70	8.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	759	58	7.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	763	65	8.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	763	40	5.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	671	59	8.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	666	58	8.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	674	46	6.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	614	28	4.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	621	26	4.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	632	31	4.9%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	636	25	3.9%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	635	2	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	646	23	3.6%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	660	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	660	27	4.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	649	39	6.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	661	37	5.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	659	50	7.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	664	45	6.8%	3.8%	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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

64.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

66.0%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 agree22%

agree39%

disagree18%

strongly disagree16%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree11%

agree40%

disagree25%

strongly disagree20%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree29%

agree15%

disagree15%

strongly disagree29%

don't know1%

not applicable11%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree15%

agree11%

disagree4%

strongly disagree70%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree28%

agree38%

disagree17%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree17%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree17%

agree42%

disagree21%

strongly disagree18%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree20%

agree56%

disagree6%

strongly disagree11%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree27%

agree55%

disagree5%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree38%

disagree14%

strongly disagree21%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes60%

no40%

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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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