Nether Stowe School is a secondary school in Lichfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Nether Stowe School currently has around 631 pupils on roll, which is about 68% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (77%) , including 35% who stay in school sixth forms and 40% progressing to further education , while 15% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | St Chad's Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NB |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Glyn Langston-Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 124409 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 929 |
| Number of Pupils: | 631 |
| Number of Boys: | 316 |
| Number of Girls: | 315 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Dimbles Hill , WS13 7NH | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary School Willows Primary School , Off Weston Road WS13 7NU | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary Academy Willows Primary School , Off Weston Road WS13 7NU | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary Academy Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charnwood Primary School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | - not rated | 412 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield Educational Assessment Centre Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | - not rated | 644 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rocklands School Purcell Avenue , WS13 7PH | - not rated | 653 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.