The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 184 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,266
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 29.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Christopher Tooley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen Emma Primary School
Primary · 312m away
Holme Court School
Independent · 623m away
Queen Edith Primary School
Primary · 667m away
Colville Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Bede's Inter-Church School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Spinney Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Homerton Early Years Centre
Nursery · 1.2km away
Cherry Hinton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Netherhall School a selective school?
No. The Netherhall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Netherhall School's Ofsted rating?
The Netherhall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Netherhall School?
The Netherhall School currently has 1,266 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Netherhall School take?
The Netherhall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Netherhall School?
The Netherhall School is in Cambridge, CB1 8NN, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Netherhall School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Netherhall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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