Open Other Secondary Mixed

Netherthorpe School

Ralph Road, Chesterfield, S43 3PU
Part of: MINERVA LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Netherthorpe School
Chesterfield, S43 3PU
1,041 Pupils
907 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
42.40% FSM %
469 Boys
572 Girls
About Netherthorpe School

Netherthorpe School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,041 pupils on roll. School capacity: 907. Current headteacher: Rachel Sutcliffe.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Chesterfield
Parliamentary Constituency North East Derbyshire
Ward Staveley North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-03-2012
UKPRN 10036555
URN 137902
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rachel Swann Chair of Local Governing Body 16/10/2024 30/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ayodele Adenekan Local Governor 10/02/2026 09/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Brown Local Governor 05/02/2025 04/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Danielle Creamer Local Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gill Hart Local Governor 01/12/2024 30/11/2028 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Jennifer Nightingale-Newton Local Governor 01/12/2024 13/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Vernon Sanderson Local Governor 01/12/2024 30/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrii Solomko Local Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rachel Sutcliffe Local Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jennifer Tongue Local Governor 01/12/2024 30/11/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Alina Vais Local Governor 10/02/2026 09/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carly Waterhouse-Boot Local Governor 01/12/2024 09/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Norbriggs Primary School
0.91 km • Chesterfield
Other
Speedwell Infant School
1.04 km • Chesterfield
Other
Woodthorpe CofE Primary School
1.13 km • Chesterfield
Other
Staveley Junior School
1.15 km • Chesterfield
Other
Poolsbrook Primary Academy
1.24 km • Chesterfield
Other
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School
1.43 km • Chesterfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Netherthorpe School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Netherthorpe School has 1,041 pupils, with a capacity of 907.
Netherthorpe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Netherthorpe School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Netherthorpe School is Miss Rachel Sutcliffe.
Netherthorpe School is at Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3PU, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Netherthorpe School: Has a sixth form.
Netherthorpe School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Rachel Sutcliffe
Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3PU
01246472220
www.netherthorpe.academy
Location
S43 3PU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137902
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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