Newcastle Academy
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Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2QS
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 3% in England
9 of 9 in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Pupils
441
First preferences per place
0.72
2026/27
Absence
12.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | 30.5 | 37.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 13% | 16% | 32% | |
| Average English grade | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 13% | 16% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.92 | -1.19 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St John Fisher Catholic College · 1.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 28% in England
- Clayton Hall Academy · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 45% in England
- The Orme Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Thistley Hough Academy · 2.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 49% in England
- St Joseph's College · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Top 6% in England
- Chesterton Community Sports College · 2.4 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
Best secondary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme · Best secondary schools in Staffordshire
The neighbourhood
Newcastle Academy is in Westlands & Seabridge (typical home £280,000, crime very low).
What is Newcastle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newcastle Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Newcastle Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Newcastle Academy is in the bottom 3% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.