Open Other Secondary Mixed

Netherwood Academy

Dove Valley Way, Barnsley, S73 8FE
Part of: ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Netherwood Academy
Barnsley, S73 8FE
1,271 Pupils
1,600 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
36.10% FSM %
670 Boys
601 Girls
About Netherwood Academy

Netherwood Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,271 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,600. Current headteacher: Andrew Downing.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Barnsley or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnsley
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency Barnsley South
Ward Darfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-05-2017
UKPRN 10062421
URN 143907
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Reverend John Armstrong Chair of Local Governing Body 30/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Joada Allen Local Governor 10/05/2024 29/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Angela Barlow Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Andrew Downing Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Stephanie Greening Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Lynne Harness Local Governor 27/03/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Harris Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
James Haywood Local Governor 15/05/2024 24/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
James Higginbottom Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jonny Mitchell Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rebekah Morris Local Governor 16/10/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Carlo van der Watering Local Governor 08/02/2023 31/12/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
0.69 km • Barnsley
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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
0.88 km • Barnsley
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Upperwood Academy
1.05 km • Barnsley
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Kings Oak Primary
1.05 km • Barnsley
Other
High View Primary Learning Centre
1.15 km • Barnsley
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Wombwell Park Street Primary School
1.27 km • Barnsley
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Frequently Asked Questions
Netherwood Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Netherwood Academy has 1,271 pupils, with a capacity of 1,600.
Netherwood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Netherwood Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Netherwood Academy is Mr Andrew Downing.
Netherwood Academy is at Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8FE, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Netherwood Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Netherwood Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Downing
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8FE
01226272000
astreanetherwood.org/
Location
S73 8FE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143907
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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