Schools in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, West Midlands (2025)
12 schools · 5,024 students · 9 academy, 2 independent, 1 local authority · median Pupils on roll 436.
Newcastle-Under-Lyme, in West Midlands, has 12 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,024 students. By level there are 7 primary, 3 secondary, 2 all-through; by sector 9 academy, 2 independent, 1 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Newcastle-Under-Lyme's schools is 436, above the West Midlands median of 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School (87.8, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Sun Academy Bradwell (72.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Seabridge Primary School (65.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are St John Fisher Catholic College (1,075 students), Newcastle-under-Lyme School (868 students), Clayton Hall Academy (828 students).
Ranked schools in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
- 188Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary SchoolNewcastle-Under-Lyme · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
- 273Sun Academy BradwellNewcastle-Under-Lyme · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
- 366Seabridge Primary SchoolNewcastle-Under-Lyme · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 457Clayton Hall AcademyNewcastle-under-Lyme · Academy Secondary45.8 Attainment 8 · 828 students
- 550St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolNewcastle Under Lyme · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 641Westlands Primary SchoolNewcastle-under-Lyme · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 740St John Fisher Catholic CollegeNewcastle Under Lyme · Academy Secondary41.8 Attainment 8 · 1,075 students
- 834Newcastle-under-Lyme SchoolNewcastle-under-Lyme · Independent All-through40.5 Attainment 8 · 868 students
- 924Newcastle AcademyNewcastle Under Lyme · Academy Secondary37.6 Attainment 8 · 441 students
- 1010Knutton St Marys CofE AcademyNewcastle Under Lyme · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 168 students
- 118Chesterton Primary SchoolNewcastle-Under-Lyme · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Newcastle-Under-Lyme · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 87.8 Top 10% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 2 | Sun Academy Bradwell Newcastle-Under-Lyme · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 167 |
| 3 | Seabridge Primary School Newcastle-Under-Lyme · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.9 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 4 | Clayton Hall Academy Newcastle-under-Lyme · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 56.7 Top 50% | 45.8 Attainment 8 | 828 |
| 5 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.7 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 6 | Westlands Primary School Newcastle-under-Lyme · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 7 | St John Fisher Catholic College Newcastle Under Lyme · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 39.6 Lower 50% | 41.8 Attainment 8 | 1,075 |
| 8 | Newcastle-under-Lyme School Newcastle-under-Lyme · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 33.8 Lower 50% | 40.5 Attainment 8 | 868 |
| 9 | Newcastle Academy Newcastle Under Lyme · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.5 Lower 50% | 37.6 Attainment 8 | 441 |
| 10 | Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Newcastle Under Lyme · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 9.6 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 168 |
| 11 | Chesterton Primary School Newcastle-Under-Lyme · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 7.5 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
Other schools in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Newcastle-Under-Lyme side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Newcastle-Under-Lyme with a Success Index (England) of 87.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme has 12 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary, 2 all-through) educating 5,024 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.