How many pupils does Nether Stowe School have?

Nether Stowe School has 786 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Nether Stowe School's Ofsted rating?

Nether Stowe School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).

How does Nether Stowe School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Nether Stowe School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.6 in 2025/26.

Is Nether Stowe School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Nether Stowe School is part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Nether Stowe School?

Nether Stowe School is located at St Chad's Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7NB.

Nether Stowe School

St Chad's Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7NB

Requires Improvement

Inspected 19 April 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

39.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

786

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Nether Stowe School

Nether Stowe School is an academy converter in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 786 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.6 (2025/26). 35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 786 / 944 (83%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

35.3%

Free school meals

7.2%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

9.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.6

Attainment 8

99 pupils

31.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

52.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

13 students

23.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

76%

To higher education

12%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.3%

Overall absence

34.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

48.57

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +8.1 vs 2023/24

16.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

6.22

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

£50,044

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£31 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,626

Spend per pupil

£8,160

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: St Chad's Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7NB
Phone: 01543263446
Headteacher: Kirsty Jones
Website: https://netherstowe.staffs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Nether Stowe School?: Nether Stowe School is an academy converter in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Nether Stowe School have?: Nether Stowe School has 786 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Nether Stowe School's Ofsted rating?: Nether Stowe School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).
How does Nether Stowe School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Nether Stowe School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.6 in 2025/26.
Is Nether Stowe School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Nether Stowe School is part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Nether Stowe School?: Nether Stowe School is located at St Chad's Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7NB.

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