MixedIndependent

Demetae Academy

Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, West Midlands · ST5 1JF

With just 42 pupils, Demetae Academy is among the smallest independent schools a family is likely to encounter, and that scale defines its character. This fee-paying, mixed school in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, offers an intimate setting where every pupil is easily known by name. It is led by headteacher Mr Matthew Davies and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. For parents drawn to a close-knit, personal environment rather than a large institution, the size will be a deliberate appeal.

42

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
42
Location
Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, West Midlands
Website
https://demetaeacademy.org.uk/

Headteacher

Head Mr Matthew Davies

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Teaching & academics

As an ISI-inspected independent school, Demetae Academy operates outside the state inspection framework. With so few pupils on roll, teaching groups are necessarily small, which can allow attention to be tailored closely to each child.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
0%
EHC plans
26.19%

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

Inspection reports

Last inspected
23 January 2026
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The last word

A genuinely small, personal independent school in Staffordshire, best suited to families who want their child taught in a tight community rather than a crowd.

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Demetae Academy 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Demetae Academy located?

Demetae Academy is located at Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1JF.

What type of school is Demetae Academy?

Demetae Academy is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.

How many pupils attend Demetae Academy?

Demetae Academy has approximately 42 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.