Netherwood Academy
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Barnsley
Netherwood Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley for ages 11–16 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 12 March 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8FE
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Barnsley
- Pupils on roll
- 1,229 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 37.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 12 March 2024
Strengths
- “This school is determined to improve the life chances of its pupils.”
- “Pupils feel safe at this school.”
- “They have good relationships with teachers and trust adults.”
To improve
- “Some pupils do not attend regularly.”
- “Some pupils get suspended frequently.”
- “These pupils do not make as much progress as they could.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 1 May 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 39% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 42.6 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 228 first-preference applications, 271 offers in total, 228 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Barnsley.
- Barnsley Academy 2.3 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Kirk Balk Academy 2.9 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Astrea Academy Dearne 3.8 mi Good
- Outwood Academy Shafton 3.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards 4.2 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Outwood Academy Carlton 4.5 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Horizon Community College 4.6 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Last distance published
- Darton Academy 7.1 mi Good