Netherwood Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dove Valley Way Wombwell Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8FE |
| Phone | 01226272000 |
| Reference Number | 143907 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1271 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.71%
Girls: 47.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 163 | 128 | 291 |
| 8 | 132 | 147 | 279 |
| 9 | 124 | 117 | 241 |
| 10 | 125 | 98 | 223 |
| 11 | 126 | 111 | 237 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.4% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| African | 4.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2024-05-01 |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 42 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 14 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 42 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 11 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 42 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 23 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 14 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 42 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 3 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 16 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 42 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 42 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 14 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 42 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 13 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 42 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 16 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 42 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 12 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 42 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 27 | 15 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
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0.55 miles |
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Upperwood Academy
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0.65 miles |
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Kings Oak Primary
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0.65 miles |
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High View Primary Learning Centre
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0.71 miles |
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Wombwell Park Street Primary School
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0.79 miles |
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All Saints Academy Darfield
School Street, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9EU |
1.14 miles |
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Brampton Cortonwood Infant School
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1.55 miles |
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The Ellis Church of England Primary School
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1.57 miles |
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Oakhill Primary Academy
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1.82 miles |
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Hunningley Primary Academy
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2.02 miles |
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Jump Primary School
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2.12 miles |
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Highfield Farm Primary School
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2.32 miles |
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Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
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2.32 miles |
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Greenfield Primary School
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2.43 miles |
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Bank End Primary Academy
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2.43 miles |
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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
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2.47 miles |
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Sandhill Primary School
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2.49 miles |
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The Forest Academy
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2.53 miles |
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Wath Church of England Primary School
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Barnsley Academy
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2.31 miles |
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Kirk Balk Academy
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2.94 miles |
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Wath Academy
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3.32 miles |
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The Robert Ogden School
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3.36 miles |
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3.65 miles |
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Barnsley College
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Astrea Academy Dearne
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3.81 miles |
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Springwell Special Academy
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3.86 miles |
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Outwood Academy Shafton
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3.88 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
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4.08 miles |
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards
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4.25 miles |
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Greenacre School
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4.35 miles |
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Outwood Academy Carlton
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4.46 miles |
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Milton School
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4.49 miles |
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Swinton Academy
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4.56 miles |
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Horizon Community College
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4.59 miles |
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The Laurel Academy
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4.6 miles |
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Park House School
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