The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.6
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 75 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 39.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Will Trugeon-Smith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gallowstree Lane, The Westlands, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestlands Primary School
Primary · Very close
Edenhurst Preparatory School
Independent · 409m away
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Friarswood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Primary · 1.1km away
Blackfriars School
Special school · 1.1km away
Blackfriars Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Newcastle Academy a selective school?
No. Newcastle Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Newcastle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newcastle Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newcastle Academy?
Newcastle Academy currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newcastle Academy take?
Newcastle Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Newcastle Academy?
Newcastle Academy is in Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2QS, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newcastle Academy have a sixth form?
No, Newcastle Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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