Netherhall School, Maryport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Netherhall School excels at creating a welcoming, safe environment where pupils thrive emotionally and behaviorally. The school has strengthened its reading support and offers an impressive range of activities including sports, overseas trips, Duke of Edinburgh awards, and musical performances. Staff are well-trained in behavior management, and sixth-form students serve as excellent role models for younger pupils.
Key Strengths
- Behaviour is good with pupils following clear routines and procedures, enabling effective teaching
- Reading support is effective with early intervention for struggling readers and increased opportunities for reading for pleasure
- Extensive enrichment activities keep pupils engaged and motivated
- Pupils form positive relationships with staff and each other
- High-quality careers education and meaningful work experience helps pupils make informed decisions about their futures
Areas for Improvement
- Some revised curriculums are not yet fully embedded, leaving pupils with gaps in prior learning
- Staff do not consistently use activities that help pupils develop deep understanding of subjects
- Assessment strategies are not used consistently enough to identify and address gaps before moving to new content
- Governors do not challenge the school effectively or have secure understanding of key information
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports events, residential outdoor education, overseas trips, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, museum visits, aquarium visits, theatre visits, musical performances, work experience, charity fundraising
Netherhall School is a secondary comprehensive school where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe and well supported. However, the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistent curriculum delivery and gaps in how well staff check pupils' understanding.
At a Glance
36.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
97 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
39
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
894 pupils
1,053 capacity
159 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Maryport
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Maryport
Admissions Demand - Cumberland
Places available
3,150
Applications
2,811
Got 1st preference
97.2%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Secondary admissions across Cumberland (2025/26)
Inspection History(14)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.61915%
Overall absence
19.42446%
Persistent absence
834
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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