What did Ofsted judge Netherwood Academy's overall effectiveness to be?
Ofsted judged Netherwood Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Netherwood Academy?
Netherwood Academy has 1,229 pupils on roll.
What ages does Netherwood Academy take?
Netherwood Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Netherwood Academy located?
Netherwood Academy is located in Barnsley, S73 8FE, Barnsley.
How do I apply to Netherwood Academy?
Netherwood Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Netherwood Academy?
According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 83.7% of pupils at Netherwood Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.
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