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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 1,230 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Attendance and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attainment: About 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: Below 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.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
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