Netherthorpe School
Netherthorpe School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Chesterfield, S43, in the Derbyshire council area. It has 973 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 January 2025): Requires improvement in 2 areas, Inadequate in 3 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Requires improvement in 2 areas, Inadequate in 3 areas — inspected 21 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Inadequate |
Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Inadequate |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Requires improvement |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.76 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 33.1 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 163 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 27.94 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 82 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 973 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.51% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.75% | 2024/25 |
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