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Newcastle Academy

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2QSSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
-1.19
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
85 1st-choice / 105 places
Ranking
#3,068
of 3,141 nationally

About Newcastle Academy

Newcastle Academy has turned a corner. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, a clear step up from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. Inspectors judged every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — as Good. That’s a solid foundation, but the exam data tells a more complicated story. The school’s Progress 8 score for 2023/24 was -1.19, which is well below average nationally and ranks it last among the ten secondary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme. To put that in context, the local authority average Progress 8 score across Staffordshire is -0.18, so Newcastle Academy’s figure is significantly lower. The Attainment 8 score sits at 30.5, and just 38% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, dropping to 15.5% at grade 5 or above. Only 2.8% of pupils entered the EBacc full suite of subjects.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGallowstree Lane, Newcastle Under Lyme, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2QS
HeadteacherWill Trugeon-Smith
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils422
Free School Meals (FSM)39.2%
School Capacity422 / 647 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Swimming PoolICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

DanceTennisGymnasticsFootballBadmintonRugby

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubCodingNewspaperFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-16:00

Source: newcastleacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newcastle Academy

Newcastle Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.