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Netherthorpe School
Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.1 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,041
Capacity
907
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the bottom 1% of schools, this secondary institution faces significant challenges. While 60% of students progress to university, the overall GCSE attainment is below the national average, with only 59% achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is also relatively low, with only 59% recommending the school, indicating potential concerns about the educational experience provided.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 107 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (144 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Good range of subjects
79%
My child feels safe
70%
My child is happy
68%
My child makes good progress
67%
School has high expectations
63%
Progress is communicated
60%
I'd recommend this school
59%
School supports development
56%
Behaviour is good
53%
School responds to concerns
44%
School keeps me informed
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
Black African2.0%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.26709, -1.34125 · S43 3PU
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137902
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.netherthorpe.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Netherthorpe School rated by Ofsted?
Netherthorpe School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Netherthorpe School a good school?
Netherthorpe School scores 1.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Netherthorpe School?
Based on 144 Ofsted Parent View responses, Netherthorpe School receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Netherthorpe School in GCSEs?
Netherthorpe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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