Netherhall School is a secondary school in Maryport, 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.
Netherhall School currently has around 874 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 38.3% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (73%) , including 44% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 12% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Netherhall Road, Maryport, CA15 6NT |
| Website: | https://www.netherhall.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01900813434 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Tromans |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112382 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1053 |
| Number of Pupils: | 874 |
| Number of Boys: | 431 |
| Number of Girls: | 443 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 95.80% | 837 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 10 |
| African | 0.90% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport Nursery School North Street , CA15 6HR | - not rated | 614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenborough Nursery School Main Street , Ellenborough CA15 7DX | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport Infant School Camp Road , CA15 6JN | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryport CofE Primary School Camp Road , CA15 6JN | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Infant School Rydal Avenue , CA15 7LT | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenborough and Ewanrigg Infant School Victory Crescent , CA15 7NE | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenborough Academy Victory Crescent , CA15 7NE | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall School Netherhall Road , CA15 6NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.