The Netherhall School
URN: 142035 • Cambridge CB1 8NN
Overview
- Name
- The Netherhall School
- URN
- 142035
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Tooley (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01223242931
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge CB1 8NN
Summary
The Netherhall School, located in Cambridge, is a mixed secondary academy that serves students aged 11 to 16. As part of the Anglian Learning Multi Academy Trust, the school has a strong emphasis on community and inclusivity, encapsulated in its values of "Inspiring, Individual, Inclusive." With a current enrolment of 1,266 pupils and a capacity of 1,500, the school has been a cornerstone of educational excellence in the area since its establishment in 1871.
The curriculum at Netherhall is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and sports, to enhance students' learning experiences. Additionally, support systems are in place, such as pastoral care and mental health resources, to ensure the well-being of all students.
Parents can access real-time information about their child's progress and school activities through the ALIS parent intranet system. The school also operates a cashless payment system for convenience. Regular events, such as open evenings and information sessions, foster strong connections between the school and families, reinforcing the community spirit that Netherhall values.
The curriculum at Netherhall is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including clubs and sports, to enhance students' learning experiences. Additionally, support systems are in place, such as pastoral care and mental health resources, to ensure the well-being of all students.
Parents can access real-time information about their child's progress and school activities through the ALIS parent intranet system. The school also operates a cashless payment system for convenience. Regular events, such as open evenings and information sessions, foster strong connections between the school and families, reinforcing the community spirit that Netherhall values.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Meet the Staff (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Inclusion (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Comberton Village College (82.0)
- Swavesey Village College (77.1)
- Bottisham Village College (76.2)
- St Bede's Inter-Church School (75.6)
- Cambourne Village College (73.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1266
- Boys
- 636
- Girls
- 630
- FSM %
- 29.90
- Open date
- 2016-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1266 | 636 | 630 | 1500 | 29.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1229 | 604 | 625 | 1500 | 27.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1126 | 554 | 572 | 1500 | 22.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1126 | 554 | 572 | 1500 | 22.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1082 | 514 | 568 | 1500 | 19.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1057 | 491 | 566 | 1500 | 15.20 |
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