Newcastle-under-Lyme School
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, West Midlands · ST5 1DB
Spanning the full age range from nursery to sixth form, Newcastle-under-Lyme School is a co-educational independent day school in Staffordshire with around 889 pupils. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest rating of "excellent" for both education quality and pupil personal development, and the school met all compliance standards. With no religious affiliation and no boarding, it serves families across the Newcastle-under-Lyme area looking for a sizeable yet single-site community led by Head Mr Michael Getty.
889
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 889
- Location
- Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.nuls.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01782 631197
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Michael Getty
Latest results
Attainment 8
40.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school follows a traditional academic route through GCSE to A-level, with the option of the Extended Project Qualification to stretch older pupils. The ISI's "excellent" judgement points to strong teaching and learning, though the published Attainment 8 figure of 40.5 sits below the national average of 46.9, and the reported 0% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is an outlier that parents may wish to query directly with the school. Prospective families should weigh the inspectorate's high regard for the school against these headline measures.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 120
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 16 April 2024
The last word
An independent school whose inspection praise for education and personal development is genuine; parents will want to discuss the headline GCSE data with admissions before deciding.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Newcastle-under-Lyme School located?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is located at Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB.
What type of school is Newcastle-under-Lyme School?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Newcastle-under-Lyme School?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School has approximately 889 pupils on roll.
What is Newcastle-under-Lyme School's inspection rating?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 16 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.