Schools in Newcastle Under Lyme
18 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Hall Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Newcastle Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St John Fisher Catholic College Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chesterton Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Seabridge Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sun Academy Bradwell Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Westlands Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Academy sponsor led | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfriars Academy Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–19 | — |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases Pupil referral unit | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | — |
| Castle Hill School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–14 | — |
| Edenhurst Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–11 | — |
| Kaleidoscope School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 4–16 | — |
| Lyme Brook Independent School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–16 | — |
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.