The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 114 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 874
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 38.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr David Tromans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Netherhall Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6NT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Netherhall School a selective school?
No. Netherhall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Netherhall School's Ofsted rating?
Netherhall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Netherhall School?
Netherhall School currently has 874 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Netherhall School take?
Netherhall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Netherhall School?
Netherhall School is in Maryport, CA15 6NT, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Netherhall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Netherhall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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