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Netherwood Academy
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8FE, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.0 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,271
Capacity
1,600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of March 2024, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 68% nationally. While 62% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 21% of schools, suggesting a competitive environment.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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 38% 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%. | 37% | Top 50% 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%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.4%
White Other6.4%
Black African4.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.53084, -1.39790 · S73 8FE
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143907
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteastreanetherwood.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Netherwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Netherwood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Netherwood Academy a good school?
Netherwood Academy scores 21.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Netherwood Academy in GCSEs?
Netherwood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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