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Netherhall School
Netherhall Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6NT, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.8 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
874
Capacity
1,053
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.7, the school is performing above the national average, particularly strong in comparison to 81% of schools. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and only 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. On a positive note, parent satisfaction is high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community despite the challenges.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 50% | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 14% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 5% | Bottom 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | Bottom 5% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (97 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child is happy
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
My child feels safe
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.8%
White Other1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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54.71804, -3.48679 · CA15 6NT
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112382
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Netherhall School rated by Ofsted?
Netherhall School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Netherhall School a good school?
Netherhall School scores 13.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Netherhall School?
Based on 97 Ofsted Parent View responses, Netherhall School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Netherhall School in GCSEs?
Netherhall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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