Newcastle Academy
URN: 142277 • Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 2QS
Overview
- Name
- Newcastle Academy
- URN
- 142277
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 43.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- William Trugeon-Smith (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01782667650
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gallowstree Lane, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 2QS
Summary
Newcastle Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 422 pupils and a capacity of 647. As an academy converter, it is part of the Windsor Academy Trust, which focuses on improving educational outcomes through collaboration and shared best practices among its schools. The academy prides itself on being one of the fastest improving secondary schools in Staffordshire, recently achieving its best exam results in 57 years.
The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasising values such as respect, responsibility, and kindness. Newcastle Academy aims to raise aspirations and widen opportunities for all students, ensuring that each child receives the care and attention they need to succeed. The school community is described as having a family atmosphere, where students feel valued and supported.
Newcastle Academy also prioritises strong partnerships with parents and local organisations, enhancing the educational experience through community involvement. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for future success in both life and work, while extra-curricular activities further enrich their development. For more information, visit their website at [Newcastle Academy](http://www.newcastleacademy.org).
The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasising values such as respect, responsibility, and kindness. Newcastle Academy aims to raise aspirations and widen opportunities for all students, ensuring that each child receives the care and attention they need to succeed. The school community is described as having a family atmosphere, where students feel valued and supported.
Newcastle Academy also prioritises strong partnerships with parents and local organisations, enhancing the educational experience through community involvement. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for future success in both life and work, while extra-curricular activities further enrich their development. For more information, visit their website at [Newcastle Academy](http://www.newcastleacademy.org).
Useful links
- Governance - Local Community Committee (governance)
- Essential Information (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Letters (calendar)
- News and Blog (calendar)
- 1 Oct 2025 (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Parental Consultations, Reports & Assessments – 2025–2026 (calendar)
- Year 11 Information Portal (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 647
- Pupils
- 422
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 212
- FSM %
- 39.20
- Open date
- 2015-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 422 | 210 | 212 | 647 | 39.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 412 | 217 | 195 | 647 | 37.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 368 | 188 | 180 | 647 | 32.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 368 | 188 | 180 | 647 | 32.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 351 | 184 | 167 | 647 | 28.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 353 | 187 | 166 | 647 | 21.50 |
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