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Netherwood Academy
- Secondary
- Barnsley S73 8FE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils that attend school regularly make good progress through the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Recent changes to behavioral policies have made a significant and positive difference.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use a consistent approach to plan well-structured lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers assess pupils鈥� understanding regularly and correct misconceptions.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching is not sufficiently adapted for all pupils, particularly the most able and those with SEND.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils have opportunities to influence the school, such as through the school council.
Communication: Parents can give their opinion via Ofsted Parent View and find out what other parents think.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered in inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have acted on recommendations from previous inspections and established a positive climate for learning.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made significant changes to improve the school and raised standards of behavior.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel that bullying gets dealt with effectively when it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe at this school and have good relationships with teachers.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have opportunities to attend bushcraft camps and trips to Spain and New York.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils widen their cultural experiences through a range of trips and visits.
Career Counselling Services: The school has made several improvements to careers information and guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specific support for pupils with SEND sometimes lacks precision.
Subjects Offered: Pupils can choose from a broad range of subjects at key stage 4.
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About Us
Netherwood Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1236 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 98% | 59% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 27.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 40.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 26.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 14.56% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 2.51 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 76.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 60.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 4.92% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 6.31% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.86 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 28.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 15.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.56 | 2.6 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 78.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 60.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 6.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.69% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.81 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 1 | 24.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 2 | 37.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 14.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 4.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 10 | 8% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.08 | 2.2 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 62.43% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.14% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.29% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.92 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 22.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 32.58% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 9.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 4.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.93 | 1.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 54.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 17.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 50.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Netherwood Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1