The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
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
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,041
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rachel Sutcliffe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorbriggs Primary School
Primary · 907m away
Speedwell Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Staveley Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Poolsbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Springwell Community College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Duckmanton Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Inkersall Spencer Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Netherthorpe School a selective school?
No. Netherthorpe School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Netherthorpe School's Ofsted rating?
Netherthorpe School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Netherthorpe School?
Netherthorpe School currently has 1,041 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Netherthorpe School take?
Netherthorpe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Netherthorpe School?
Netherthorpe School is in Chesterfield, S43 3PU, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Netherthorpe School have a sixth form?
Yes, Netherthorpe School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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