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Netherwood Academy
Goodgraded 12/03/2024Ages 11–161,271 pupils
Netherwood Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Barnsley. The school has around 1,271 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/03/2024, Netherwood Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 43.6 and 36% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Barnsley can view Netherwood Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Personal development
Leadership & management
Behaviour & attitudes
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 842.6
England avg 45.1 · was 42.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
England avg 45% · was 34% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
England avg 65% · was 51% in 2023/24
EBacc entry37%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.87
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake37.9%
Free school meals37.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled78%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.8%
Attendance87.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence36.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barnsley
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