Netherthorpe School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Netherthorpe School currently has around 1041 pupils on roll, which is about 115% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.1% boys and 54.9% girls. Around 42.4% 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 11.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 48% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Ralph Road, Chesterfield, S43 3PU |
| Website: | http://www.netherthorpe.academy |
| Telephone: | 01246472220 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Rachel Sutcliffe |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137902 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 907 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1041 |
| Number of Boys: | 469 |
| Number of Girls: | 572 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.50% | 932 |
| African | 2.00% | 21 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 9 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbriggs Primary School Norbriggs Road , Mastin Moor S43 3BW | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Infant School College Avenue , Staveley S43 3JJ | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe CofE Primary School Seymour Lane , Woodthorpe S43 3DA | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodthorpe CofE Primary School Seymour Lane , Woodthorpe S43 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staveley Junior School College Avenue , Staveley S43 3XE | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherthorpe School Ralph Road , Staveley S43 3PU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthorpe School Ralph Road , Staveley S43 3PU | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkersall Green School Inkersall Green Road , Inkersall S43 3SE | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.