Nether Stowe School, Lichfield
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school is working hard to support all pupils and has created a warm, inclusive environment with excellent enrichment opportunities, particularly in the arts. Teachers now focus on building strong relationships with pupils and are improving the quality of teaching through better modelling and precise feedback. The school is successfully helping disadvantaged pupils achieve better progress and participation in activities.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Strong enrichment programme including arts education with thriving shows and wide range of activities
- Improved behaviour expectations with pupils now moving around school calmly and treating each other with respect
- Focus on reading support is helping pupils catch up, with new welcoming library space
- Gap between disadvantaged pupils' achievement and their peers is narrowing
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in national examinations has been historically weak, though recent work shows better progress
- Attendance remains very low overall, though showing recent signs of improvement
- Teaching adaptations for pupils with special educational needs are inconsistent
- Some pupils lack confidence to ask for pastoral help when they need it
- Sixth-form achievement has been consistently weak and needs improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Thriving arts programme with shows throughout the year, visits to Parliament, visits abroad, course-related speakers, wide range of enrichment activities outside lessons
Nether Stowe School is improving after a period of significant challenges, with recent leadership changes and new focus on reading and writing beginning to show positive results. The school has made progress in raising expectations for pupil behaviour and attendance, though these improvements are still in early stages.
At a Glance
35.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
36
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
692 pupils
944 capacity
252 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Lichfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lichfield
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
8,849
Applications
7,846
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Secondary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(14)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
12.35223%
Overall absence
33.95225%
Persistent absence
754
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Nether Stowe School
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Willows Primary Academy
Rocklands School
Charnwood Primary Academy
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Chadsmead Primary Academy
Scotch Orchard Primary School
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Five Spires Academy
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