Netherwood Academy
Academy sponsor led
Barnsley, S73 8FE
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 33% in England
6 of 10 in Barnsley
Pupils
1,229
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
11.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | 42.6 | 42.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 34% | 39% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 38% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 | -0.41 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Barnsley Academy · 2.4 mi · Good · Bottom 42% in England
- Kirk Balk Academy · 3.1 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- Wath Academy · 3.3 mi · Good · Top 36% in England
- Outwood Academy Shafton · 3.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 29% in England
- Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities · 3.6 mi · Requires improvement
- Astrea Academy Dearne · 3.7 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
The neighbourhood
Netherwood Academy is in Wombwell North (typical home £174,999, crime high).
What is Netherwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Netherwood Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Netherwood Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Netherwood Academy is in the bottom 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.