The Netherhall School

A good academy sponsor led school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Netherhall School.

Cambridge, CB18NN Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.3%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 October 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Queen Edith's Way
Cambridge, CB18NN
Phone
1223242931
Website
netherhall.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142035
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, CB1 8NN
Website
www.netherhall.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ANGLIAN LEARNING
Capacity
1,500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,229
Free School Meals
27.5% (338 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
128 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.3 (+17.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.2 (+10.7 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.1 (+10.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
77 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
154
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,229 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Law (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(51 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(18 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(29 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inspiring Individual Inclusive

Head Teacher's Message

Our school values centre on establishing a strong community based on great relationships. They are summed up in the phrase 'Inspiring, Individual, Inclusive.'

Admissions Criteria

Our admissions policy for 2024/25 can be found on our Policies page.

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