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Netherthorpe School

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Netherthorpe School

Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3PU

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.446.4
2023/2439.846.4
2024/2542.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.850.00
2023/24-0.760.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Nearby secondary schools

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Landmarks
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5.11 km away · Community school
Good
Eckington School
5.14 km away · Academy converter
Inadequate

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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