Newcastle-under-Lyme School
URN: 124487 • Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1DB
Overview
- Name
- Newcastle-under-Lyme School
- URN
- 124487
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Getty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782631197
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 1DB
Summary
Newcastle-under-Lyme School (NULS) is an independent day school located in Staffordshire, catering to students aged 2-18. With a current enrolment of 889 pupils and a capacity of 1,121, the school prides itself on academic excellence, having been awarded the title of Best Independent School in 2025. The institution is committed to nurturing each child's potential and fostering a lifelong love for learning.
The school's curriculum is designed to promote high academic standards while also emphasizing co-curricular activities, including sport, music, and drama. NULS has received a "Double Excellent" rating in its 2020 inspection, reflecting its commitment to quality education and student development. The headmaster, Michael Getty, emphasizes a vision for continuous improvement in both curriculum and facilities.
NULS fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and engagement. The school aims to prepare students for future success in their chosen fields, ensuring they are well-equipped to excel academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at http://www.nuls.org.uk.
The school's curriculum is designed to promote high academic standards while also emphasizing co-curricular activities, including sport, music, and drama. NULS has received a "Double Excellent" rating in its 2020 inspection, reflecting its commitment to quality education and student development. The headmaster, Michael Getty, emphasizes a vision for continuous improvement in both curriculum and facilities.
NULS fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and engagement. The school aims to prepare students for future success in their chosen fields, ensuring they are well-equipped to excel academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at http://www.nuls.org.uk.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Senior School (sen)
- Senior (sen)
- Senior School Find out more about our exceptional Senior School LEARN MORE (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Blackfriars Academy (60.8)
- Kaleidoscope School (52.5)
- Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases (48.3)
- Blackfriars School (45.2)
- Parklands School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1121
- Pupils
- 889
- Boys
- 442
- Girls
- 447
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1981-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 889 | 442 | 447 | 1121 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 888 | 434 | 454 | 1121 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 821 | 405 | 416 | 1121 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 821 | 405 | 416 | 1121 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 819 | 409 | 410 | 1121 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 793 | 395 | 398 | 1121 | 0.00 |
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