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Netherhall School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Netherhall School is a community secondary school in Maryport, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 874 pupils, and a capacity of 1053 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

874

Pupils

1,053

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Netherhall School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Netherhall School?

The catchment area for Netherhall School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Netherhall School are allocated by Cumberland using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cumberland catchment area documents →

Netherhall School: 1053 places, 83% filled: places available

Netherhall School has a published admission number of 1053 places. 874 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1053 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.3% of pupils at Netherhall School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cumberland.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Cumberland school admissions →

Netherhall School: School Information

Full address
Netherhall Road, Maryport, CA15 6NT
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
38.3% of pupils
DfE URN
112382

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Netherhall School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Netherhall School

What is the catchment area for Netherhall School?

The catchment area for Netherhall School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Netherhall School oversubscribed?

Netherhall School has a capacity of 1053 places and currently has 874 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Netherhall School?

Admission to Netherhall School is managed by Cumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Netherhall School cover?

Netherhall School is a secondary school in Maryport, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Netherhall School?

Netherhall School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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