Nether Stowe School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Chad's Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7NB |
| Phone | 01543263446 |
| Reference Number | 146493 |
Nether Stowe School is undergoing a period of improvement, marked by a commitment from leaders to raise expectations and enhance pupil progress. Although historically performance in examinations has been weak, recent changes have led to better engagement and work quality among pupils, particularly in reading and vocabulary development. Support for disadvantaged pupils is beginning to show positive results, narrowing the achievement gap compared to their peers. However, attendance remains a significant concern, as it has been historically low, although recent efforts have been made to improve this situation. Despite these improvements, several areas require attention, including the management and quality of teaching, especially for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The leadership team is relatively new, and while they are focused on driving change, the impact of these leadership changes has yet to be fully realized. Concerns remain regarding post-16 provision, with reported weaknesses in both teaching and the curriculum as well as uncertainty about its future, contributing to a lack of confidence among current students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 786 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.24%
Girls: 50.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 71 | 159 |
| 8 | 90 | 100 | 190 |
| 9 | 76 | 94 | 170 |
| 10 | 56 | 48 | 104 |
| 11 | 57 | 49 | 106 |
| 12 | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| 13 | 12 | 21 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.4% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Needs attention |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| > Post-16 Provision | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 19 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Dec 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Nether Stowe School | |
| 31 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 11 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued in the school environment.
- Recent improvements in teaching are leading to better pupil engagement.
- Focused effort on enhancing reading skills is showing positive outcomes.
- The school provides a wide range of enrichment activities that engage pupils.
- Staff are supportive in providing pastoral care for students.
Areas for Improvement
- Historically low achievement in national examinations.
- Very low pupil attendance over time, with many still absent significantly.
- Quality of teaching adaptations for special educational needs and disabilities is inconsistent.
- New systems for leadership and governance need time to show impact.
- Post-16 provision suffers from underperformance and uncertainty about its future.
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
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 41.5% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.4 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.54 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 23.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 78 | 26 |
| Third Preference | 114 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
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0.21 miles |
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Willows Primary Academy
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0.36 miles |
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Rocklands School
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0.37 miles |
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Charnwood Primary Academy
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St Chad's CofE Primary School
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0.39 miles |
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Chadsmead Primary Academy
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0.43 miles |
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0.7 miles |
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0.72 miles |
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1.07 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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1.61 miles |
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2.36 miles |
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2.87 miles |
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2.97 miles |
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3.44 miles |
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0.43 miles |
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0.98 miles |
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0.99 miles |
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