The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,271
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 36.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Downing
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8FE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 692m away
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Primary · 880m away
Upperwood Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Kings Oak Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
The Gables School
Special school · 1.1km away
High View Primary Learning Centre
Primary · 1.1km away
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
All Saints Academy Darfield
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Netherwood Academy a selective school?
No. Netherwood Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Netherwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Netherwood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Netherwood Academy?
Netherwood Academy currently has 1,271 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Netherwood Academy take?
Netherwood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Netherwood Academy?
Netherwood Academy is in Barnsley, S73 8FE, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Netherwood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Netherwood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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