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Netherthorpe School

Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield
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Netherthorpe School

Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3PU

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Chesterfield.

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Pupils
1,041
Ages
11-18
FSM
42.4%
Attainment 8
42.1
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.1%
Basics 9-5
33.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
12.3%
EBacc APS
3.43
EBacc 9-5
3.7%
EBacc 9-4
4.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.94
A*-A Grades
10.2%
A*-B Grades
34.7%
AAB+ %
4.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 115 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Netherthorpe School

Netherthorpe School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 144 responses), 59% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.1. The school has around 1,041 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ralph Road, Chesterfield, S43 3PU | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Netherthorpe School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Netherthorpe School

What is Netherthorpe School's Ofsted rating?
Netherthorpe School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Netherthorpe School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 144 responses): 59% of parents would recommend Netherthorpe School.
What are Netherthorpe School's latest exam results?
Netherthorpe School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Netherthorpe School located?
Netherthorpe School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire (S43 3PU).
How many pupils attend Netherthorpe School?
Netherthorpe School has around 1,041 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Netherthorpe School with other schools?
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