MixedIndependent

Castle Hill School

Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, West Midlands · ST7 8DH

With just 14 pupils on its roll, Castle Hill School is among the smallest independent schools a family could consider. This mixed, non-denominational school in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, offers a setting where each child is well known to staff and class sizes are tiny by any measure. It is led by headteacher Mr Andrew McCreedy and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The scale here will suit families seeking close, individual attention rather than the breadth of a large institution.

14

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
14
Location
Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, West Midlands
Website
https://www.castlehill.gloucs.sch.uk/

Headteacher

Head Mr Andrew McCreedy

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Teaching & academics

As an independent school overseen by the ISI, Castle Hill operates outside the state inspection framework. Its very small numbers mean teaching can be highly personalised, with pupils learning in intimate groups.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
0%
EHC plans
100%

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

The last word

A genuinely small, family-scale independent school where no child goes unnoticed.

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Castle Hill School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Castle Hill School located?

Castle Hill School is located at Newcastle Under Lyme, ST7 8DH.

What type of school is Castle Hill School?

Castle Hill School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.

How many pupils attend Castle Hill School?

Castle Hill School has approximately 14 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.