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 |
Netherwood Academy has been rated as 'Good' in its overall effectiveness, reflecting significant progress since its previous inspection which was marked as requiring improvement. The school has established strong relationships between pupils and staff, fostering a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and respected. Recent improvements in behavior policies and a focus on a well-structured curriculum have led to notable advancements in pupil outcomes. However, challenges remain, particularly regarding the attendance of certain groups of pupils, which affects their overall progress.
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 | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Well-planned and well-structured lessons
- Consistent application of behavior policies
- Recent improvements in outcomes at key stage 4
- Effective support for weakest readers through interventions
- Pupils have opportunities for leadership and influence in school
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not attend regularly
- High suspension rates for vulnerable pupils
- Teaching not sufficiently adapted for some pupils, particularly the most able and those with SEND
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.7% |
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:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 72 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
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