Nether Stowe School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Chad's Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7NB |
| Phone | 01543263446 |
| Reference Number | 146493 |
Description
betaNether Stowe School, located at St Chad's Road, WS13 7NB, Lichfield, Staffordshire, is an 11-18 mixed secondary school and sixth form with academy status. Founded in 1964, the school replaced Lichfield Central School and was substantially expanded in 1969. With a current capacity of 929 students, it operates under the guidance of local authority Staffordshire County Council and The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership. The motto of the school is "Aspire to Excellence," which reflects the institution's educational drive.
The school's most notable achievements include Maths & Computing College status and various awards such as Artsmark, School Extra, and Investors In People status, all received between 2001 and 2003. In 2013, Nether Stowe moved up from "satisfactory" to "good" in the OFSTED report, which praised the use of peer marking in lessons and the school's work to address pupils' attitudes to learning and their safety.
The school's facilities include a brand new sports hall, completed in 2020, and an additional full-size hall, complementing the existing inside space and swimming pool. Facilities are leased to the community for use by clubs and organizations.
Previously, the school's motto was "Altiora Peto," which translates from Latin as "Aim Higher," though the current motto is now displayed throughout the school. The institution is split into houses, each fostering a competitive and educational spirit within the students. A comprehensive list of past headteachers marks the institution's history, with the current headteacher being Glyn Langston-Jones.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 666 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.8%
Girls: 51.2% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 177 |
| 8 | 105 |
| 9 | 103 |
| 10 | 110 |
| 11 | 101 |
| 12 | 36 |
| 13 | 34 |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-08-05 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-19 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-12-07 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2017-01-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-01-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-03-11 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-11 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-01-12 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 25 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 34 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 31 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 22 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 40 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 28 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 21 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 40 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 27 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 24 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 40 | 0 |
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
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.1 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.66 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.