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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
16 to 19 study programmes Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress across subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils demonstrate positive attitudes; some with complex needs disrupt
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and receive regular professional development
Current Educational Practices: Professional development is highly regarded
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching quality has improved; some inconsistency in managing disruptive behavior
Opportunities for Involvement: School offers various opportunities for parental involvement
Communication: Leaders ensure parents and families get the help they need swiftly
Parent Satisfaction: Some concerns about bullying management from Parent View survey
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders manage conflicts with rigorous follow-up and external agency support
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership team has improved teaching quality and school finances
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well cared for, safeguarding arrangements are rigorous
Managing Bullying and Safety: Systems in place to protect pupils from harm, some parental concerns on bullying
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students appreciate the support to balance work–life
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is a strength of the school
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form guidance and support are highly regarded
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEN students receive effective targeted support, showing good progress
Subjects Offered: Broad choice of academic and vocational qualifications
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The Netherhall School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.

It has 1229 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

95.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-16 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.4 15.1 15.1
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 54% 48% 46%
Grade 5 or above A Level 5.80% - -
Day Fees - - -
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The Netherhall School Reviews
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If you want your child punished for being bullied – yes, the victim – then by all means, send them here. My child has faced bullying from Year 8 to Year 11, and instead of supporting them, the school isolates them while the bullies face no consequences. The result? The victim misses out on their education. One disturbing case involved students making cruel comments about deaths in two children’s families. When one child stood up...
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.26 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 54% 28.91% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 39.33% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 30% 21.79% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 22% 12.46% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 16.17% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.61 2.68 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 92.05% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 158 147 144
Pupils staying in education 87% 85.63% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 13% 23.66% 32.73%
School sixth forms 20% 19.85% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 55% 28.37% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 13.83% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.15% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 4.07% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.02 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 31.24% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 41.76% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 27% 23.32% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 15.45% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 18.89% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.58 2.95 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 93.65% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 164 145 141
Pupils staying in education 93% 89.83% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 24.3% 34.03%
School sixth forms 27% 22.65% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 41% 27.38% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 15.65% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.6% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.2% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.13 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 49% 3 26.86% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 1 38.05% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 44% 20.1% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 30% 10 10.87% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 37% 7 14.52% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.55 2.57 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 94.38% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 172 148 135
Pupils staying in education 88% 87.7% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 19% 26.41% 33.25%
School sixth forms 21% 19.95% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 47% 28.22% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 13.11% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.14% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.57% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.05 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 10 26.03% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 4 37.13% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 38% 19.76% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 10 10.26% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 30% 3 13.9% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.3 2.54 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 85.5% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 152 140
Pupils staying in education - 79.09% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 20.76% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 18.06% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 27.12% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 8.35% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.88% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.65% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.08 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 26.74% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 37.46% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 48% 20.08% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 30% 12.67% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 13.77% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 82.34% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 163 145
Pupils staying in education - 72.56% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider - 28.41% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 16.75% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 26.63% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 2.97% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 4.41% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 3.97% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.09 30.76 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.87 31.29 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 5.80% 19.23% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 121 227 201
Students staying in education 66% 51.06% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 4.61% 6.08%
Students entering employment 23% 28.06% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 9.33% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.31 32.9 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.89 33.26 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 11.8% 21.91% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 106 242 248
Students staying in education 53% 52.33% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 4.61% 5%
Students entering employment 28% 25.28% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 11% 10.33% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 25.76 2 28.92 29.39
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 25.70 1 29.51 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 16.07% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 65 212 232
Students staying in education 52% 52% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 6.32% 7.77%
Students entering employment 32% 25.95% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 9.63% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 27.25 4 28.17 29.03
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.97 6 28.56 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 1.7% 16.03% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 3 3
Students staying in education - 50% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.56% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 21.19% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 3.06% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.23 29.3 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.6 30.28 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 6.0% 18.35% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education - 55.53% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 5.53% 6.37%
Students entering employment - 23.73% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.93% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
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Student teacher ratio at The Netherhall School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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