Lyme Brook Independent School
URN: 146982 • Newcastle Under-Lyme ST5 1JB
Overview
- Name
- Lyme Brook Independent School
- URN
- 146982
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Thomas Cantillon (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01782987520
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 90 King Street, Newcastle Under-Lyme ST5 1JB
Summary
Lyme Brook Independent School is an independent special school located in Newcastle Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils from Key Stage 2 (Year 4) to Key Stage 4 (Year 11). With a current enrolment of 5 students and a capacity of 16, the school aims to provide a supportive and tailored educational environment that meets the individual needs of each pupil.
The school focuses on fostering high expectations and personal development through a bespoke curriculum that is designed in collaboration with families and therapeutic services. This holistic approach ensures that students not only receive academic instruction but also engage in social, recreational, and cultural activities that enhance their overall well-being and self-esteem.
Lyme Brook Independent School prioritises strong pastoral care and open communication between the school and home, encouraging active involvement from parents and the community. The school also offers residential care and various therapeutic services to support its students, aiming to prepare them for future opportunities and responsibilities.
The school focuses on fostering high expectations and personal development through a bespoke curriculum that is designed in collaboration with families and therapeutic services. This holistic approach ensures that students not only receive academic instruction but also engage in social, recreational, and cultural activities that enhance their overall well-being and self-esteem.
Lyme Brook Independent School prioritises strong pastoral care and open communication between the school and home, encouraging active involvement from parents and the community. The school also offers residential care and various therapeutic services to support its students, aiming to prepare them for future opportunities and responsibilities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Options Trent Acres School (74.5)
- Hopedale School (73.7)
- University of Keele (73.7)
- Greenhall Nursery (73.0)
- Cherry Trees School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 8 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 16
- Pupils
- 5
- Boys
- 2
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2019-06-13
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 16 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
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