The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.5 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.5
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
6% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 889
- Capacity
- 79%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mr Michael Getty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarpfield Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Hassell Primary School
Primary · 388m away
Demetae Academy
Independent · 416m away
Lyme Brook Independent School
Independent · 419m away
Blackfriars School
Special school · 971m away
Blackfriars Academy
Academy · 971m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Coppice School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Newcastle-under-Lyme School?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School currently has 889 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newcastle-under-Lyme School take?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Newcastle-under-Lyme School?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is in Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newcastle-under-Lyme School have a sixth form?
Yes, Newcastle-under-Lyme School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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