Netherwood Academy Catchment Area
Netherwood Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1271 pupils, and a capacity of 1600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
1,271
Pupils
1,600
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Netherwood Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Netherwood Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnsley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Barnsley catchment area documents →Netherwood Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8FE
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 36.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143907
Other Secondary Schools in Barnsley
If Netherwood Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
Barnsley Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S70 3DL
Outwood Academy Carlton Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S71 3EW
Outwood Academy Shafton Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S72 8RE
Kirk Balk Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S74 9HX
Darton Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S75 5EF
Horizon Community College Catchment Area
Academy converter · S70 6PD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Netherwood Academy
Is Netherwood Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Netherwood Academy has a capacity of 1600 places and currently has 1271 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barnsley.
What is the admissions policy for Netherwood Academy? ▾
Admission to Netherwood Academy is managed by Barnsley. 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 Netherwood Academy cover? ▾
Netherwood Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Netherwood Academy? ▾
Netherwood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.