The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 8–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 5
- Capacity
- 31%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Headteacher David Thomas Cantillon
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
90 King Street, Newcastle Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDemetae Academy
Independent · Very close
Newcastle-under-Lyme School
Independent · 419m away
Harpfield Primary Academy
Primary · 497m away
Hassell Primary School
Primary · 628m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Blackfriars School
Special school · 1.2km away
Blackfriars Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
St John Fisher Catholic College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lyme Brook Independent School a selective school?
Yes. Lyme Brook Independent School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Lyme Brook Independent School's Ofsted rating?
Lyme Brook Independent School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lyme Brook Independent School?
Lyme Brook Independent School currently has 5 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lyme Brook Independent School take?
Lyme Brook Independent School caters for pupils aged 8 to 16.
Where is Lyme Brook Independent School?
Lyme Brook Independent School is in Newcastle Under-Lyme, ST5 1JB, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lyme Brook Independent School have a sixth form?
No, Lyme Brook Independent School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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