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The Netherhall School
Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge CB1 8NN
The Netherhall School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,190 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Sixth form.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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