Netherwood Academy vs Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherwood Academy
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,229 students
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Cleckheaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,228 students
| Measure | Netherwood Academy Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Cleckheaton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #226 of 366 | #178 of 366 |
| National rank | #2593 of 4,090 | #2110 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,229 | 1,228 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,229 | 1,228 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.3% | 44.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | 62.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Cleckheaton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | astreanetherwood.org/ | www.whitcliffemount.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 37.2).
- •Netherwood Academy is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 1,228.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Netherwood Academy better than Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy ranks higher (47.1 vs 37.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Netherwood Academy and Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Cleckheaton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherwood Academy: 1,229. Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy: 1,228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherwood Academy and Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Netherwood Academy is 226th of 366 and Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy is 178th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).