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The Netherhall School
Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8NN, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.9 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,266
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.5, placing it in the top 52% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 66% progress to university, the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 34%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a decent track record of academic success.
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Last inspected: 16 October 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 34% | Top 41% 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%. | 26% | Top 41% 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%. | 66% | 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 124 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.3%
White Other12.6%
Asian Indian5.9%
Asian Other5.4%
Asian Chinese4.4%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.18074, 0.16439 · CB1 8NN
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN142035
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.netherhall.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Netherhall School rated by Ofsted?
The Netherhall School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 October 2018.
Is The Netherhall School a good school?
The Netherhall School scores 40.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Netherhall School in GCSEs?
The Netherhall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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