Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Newcastle-under-Lyme. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Newcastle-under-Lyme School in detail
Newcastle-under-Lyme School in its own words
In its own words: "For 424 years, NULS has been a pioneer and beacon of outstanding education, not only in the region, but also in North of England. This unique spirit, which is at the very heart of our school, has never been more evident than it is today."
Coming up: an admissions event on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and an open day on Sunday 10 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Staffordshire
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Newcastle-under-Lyme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Newcastle-under-Lyme School are Demetae Academy (0.3 miles); Edenhurst Preparatory School (1 mile); The Registry (1.4 miles, Good); and Phoenix Independent School (1.5 miles, Good).
Demetae AcademyEdenhurst Preparatory SchoolThe RegistryPhoenix Independent School
Where pupils go next
Of the 71 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 73% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 39 pupils (4.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is York Street (adjacent), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 421 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
16 April 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 March 2020
Short Visit
20 September 2019
Short Visit
6 February 2019
Regulatory Compliance
29 March 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
About
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is a co-educational private day school in the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, England. It came about by a merger in 1981 of the old Newcastle High School with the Orme Girls' School.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Newcastle-under-Lyme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Newcastle-under-Lyme School
Excellent GCSEs celebrated at NULS!
20 Aug 2026
A Dozen Reasons to Celebrate | Twelve Top Grade Triumphs Break A-Level Records!
14 Aug 2026
Exceptional A Levels climb at NULS to eclipse previous records!
13 Aug 2026
Newcastle-under-Lyme School Named Staffordshire’s Best Value-for-Money Independent School by The Telegraph
4 Aug 2026
An Award-Winning School:NULS
13 Jul 2026
From NULS to Kiln Design Studio: Meet Co-Founder Will Morris (2010)
9 Jul 2026
From Newcastle-under-Lyme School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Newcastle-under-Lyme School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
868 pupils
1,121 places
253 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-under-Lyme
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-under-Lyme
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
4.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
868
Total Pupils
440
Boys
428
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Newcastle-under-Lyme School
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Questions parents ask about Newcastle-under-Lyme School
What are GCSE results like at Newcastle-under-Lyme School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Newcastle-under-Lyme School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Newcastle-under-Lyme School last inspected?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2024.
How many pupils go to Newcastle-under-Lyme School?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School has around 868 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Newcastle-under-Lyme School?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Newcastle-under-Lyme School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Newcastle-under-Lyme School?
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is at Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1DB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)