Netherhall School
About Netherhall School
Netherhall School is a mixed secondary and sixth form in Cumberland, a local authority with 20 state secondary schools. Among these, only one holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, placing Netherhall's current Good rating in a competitive context. The school's local peers include Keswick School, Cockermouth School, and Richard Rose Morton Academy, which are the top-ranked institutions in the area by a composite measure. Netherhall sits within this landscape as a non-religious, 11-18 school led by headteacher David Tromans, with 874 pupils on roll. Its position in Cumberland means families are choosing between a handful of strong performers, and Netherhall's facilities — including a swimming pool, chapel, and sixth form centre — give it a distinctive offer compared to other secondaries in the authority.
Key Details
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:00
Source: netherhall.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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