As always, the school paused teaching today at 10.55am to lead a virtual remembrance service. A number of students attended school in the uniforms of fantastic organisations - such as Army Cadets and Girl Guiding - that they represent.

33 shoeboxes were donated to the Personal Development department from students at Netherthorpe and their families. The shoeboxes will go to the poorest people in Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria and Romania. Unlike many other shoebox appeals, this scheme collects boxes for entire families and the elderly...

Yesterday the sun shone out for our annual sponsored walk event. This was an incredible achievement and a huge success. Taking over 1000 students on a walk in the local community is no mean feat but the pre-planning and organisation for the event was exemplary so huge shout out to Miss White fo...

This week in the library we have been celebrating Harry Potter Day (Thursday 17th October) with a week of Potter themed activities every lunch break. On Monday, members of the PE staff dropped in to help us create our own wizarding sport – the stand-out was defiantly Potion Dodgeball! Tuesd...

On Wednesday 9th October, our wonderful English department took the Year 13 English Literature group to see ‘A Doll’s House’ at the famous Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The students had a wonderful time watching the performance and their behaviour was exemplary. We are already loo...

There was standing room only at our recent Year 11 Information evening.  Parents, carers and students received information and support on all matters relating to the journey through the next 10 months, including revision strategies, self-care techniques and post-16 advice.  Fo...