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This is a good school School leaders, managers and governors have aspirations of excellence for their school and the pupils. They have focused sharply on improving teaching since the school became an academy.
As a result, pupils learn well and are making good progress. Teaching is good because teachers have strong subject knowledge, question well and plan interesting and enjoyable lessons. Teaching is particularly strong in English, mathematics and science.
By the end of Year 11, attainment in English and mathematics is above the national average. Pupils who speak English as an additional language acquire the language rapidly through the excellent support they... receive. The achievement of most pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities is good.
Effective support from additional staff has ensured that these pupils make good progress. Where this is not the case, it is due to low attendance. The disadvantaged pupils who attend school regularly make good progress in their studies.
This is not the case for the many who are persistently absent. Not all parents and carers fully support the school in encouraging regular attendance. Recent changes to the curriculum mean that it now serves the needs of pupils well.
Careers guidance and the vast array of extra-curricular clubs and activities are particular strengths of the provision. The house system is integral to the school. Mixing older and younger pupils in form groups helps pupils to forge bonds across the year groups.
This also benefits pupils' personal, social and moral development. Pupils are cared for well. Despite the large size of the school, the well-organised approaches to providing care mean that staff know pupils and their needs.
Most of the time, pupils' behaviour is considerate. They work hard and concentrate in lessons. Where this is not the case, it is due to a few pupils with complex behavioural needs.
Some teachers are better equipped than others in ensuring that these pupils get back on track with their learning. The school is safe and secure. The arrangements for safeguarding pupils work well and reflect the additional challenges which exist in parts of the school's locality.
The sixth form is good. Students are well taught, follow courses tailored to their abilities and receive good advice about the next stages of their education and employment.
Information about this school
The school became a sponsored academy in February 2016 within the Bottisham multi-academy trust.
This has expanded and includes, besides The Netherhall School, six other schools to form the Anglian Learning Trust. The school has a local governing body. The current principal was appointed to his post in March 2016.
The Netherhall School is larger than the average-sized secondary school. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is above the national average. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is below average, as is the proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan.
The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is in line with other schools nationally. A significant number of pupils join the school at times other than the usual entry points. The school uses Cambridge AP Academy for alternative provision where required.
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