Netherwood Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8FEOpen in maps

Netherwood Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 6th of 8 secondary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 30 April 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

234 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.6

42.6, 3.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths39.3%

39.3%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths62%

62%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc37.2%

37.2%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.87

3.87, 0.22 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,229 pupils on roll, with places for 1,600

Eligible for free school meals37.9%

37.9%, 11.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.3%

10.3%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.8%

13.8%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Netherwood Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Barnsley Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.1
Kirk Balk Academy3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.0
Wath Academy3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.8
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities4 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Astrea Academy Dearne4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.2

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Downing
Phone
01226272000
Website
astreanetherwood.org
Address
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8FE
Local authority
Barnsley
URN
143907

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.