Newcastle Academy
Gallowstree Lane, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QS
Inspected 7 November 2023
About Newcastle Academy
Newcastle Academy is an academy converter in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 422 pupils on roll. It is part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.9 (2025/26). 40.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Staffordshire →
- School Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Age Range
- Ages 11–16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 422 / 647 (65%)
- Sixth Form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- Does not apply
- Admissions Policy
- Non-selective
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 7 November 2023
Pupil profile
2025/26Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Results & performance
2025/26Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
GCSE results (Key Stage 4)
Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.
Where pupils go next
Attendance
Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.
Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.
School finances
2024-25How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.
Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.
Contact Details
- Address
- Gallowstree Lane, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QS
- Phone
- 01782667650
- Principal
- Noel Kennedy
Academy Trust
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Applications handled externally
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Newcastle Academy?
- Newcastle Academy is an academy converter in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
- How many pupils does Newcastle Academy have?
- Newcastle Academy has 422 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Newcastle Academy's Ofsted rating?
- Newcastle Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).
- How does Newcastle Academy perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at Newcastle Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.9 in 2025/26.
- Is Newcastle Academy part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Newcastle Academy is part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST.
- Where is Newcastle Academy?
- Newcastle Academy is located at Gallowstree Lane, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QS.
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