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Netherwood Academy

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Netherwood Academy

Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8FE

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,271
Ages
11-16
FSM
36.1%
Attainment 8
42.5
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.3%
Basics 9-5
38.9%

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
37.2%
EBacc APS
3.86
EBacc 9-5
12.0%
EBacc 9-4
21.4%
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About Netherwood Academy

Netherwood Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. The school has around 1,271 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dove Valley Way, Barnsley, S73 8FE | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Netherwood Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Good
  2. Oct 2021 — Requires improvement
  3. Jul 2014 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Netherwood Academy

What is Netherwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Netherwood Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Netherwood Academy's latest exam results?
Netherwood Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Netherwood Academy located?
Netherwood Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S73 8FE).
How many pupils attend Netherwood Academy?
Netherwood Academy has around 1,271 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Netherwood Academy with other schools?
View Netherwood Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Barnsley.