Best secondary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme (2026)
Newcastle-under-Lyme has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Clayton Hall Academy, in the top 56% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 42.0, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Newcastle-under-Lyme has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 45% in England |
Clayton Hall Academy Newcastle-under-Lyme |
45.3 | 45.8 | 39% | Good | |
2 Bottom 31% in England |
Chesterton Community Sports College Newcastle-under-Lyme |
43.8 | 41.2 | 23% | Good | |
3 Bottom 29% in England |
The Orme Academy Newcastle-under-Lyme |
42.3 | 43.8 | 35% | Good | |
4 Bottom 28% in England |
St John Fisher Catholic College Newcastle-under-Lyme · Catholic |
41.8 | 41.8 | 35% | Requires improvement | |
5 Bottom 3% in England |
Newcastle Academy Newcastle-under-Lyme |
33.4 | 37.6 | 32% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
On exam results over the last three years, Clayton Hall Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme, in the top 56% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.