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Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB, Staffordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 46% of students progressing to university, this institution offers solid pathways for further education, though only 5% achieve entry into top-third universities. Limited published data on overall student performance makes it difficult to assess academic strengths comprehensively. However, for parents seeking options for 16-plus education, the focus on higher education opportunities may be a beneficial consideration.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 46% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 2025 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.01512, -2.23749 · ST5 2GB
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN130812
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.nulc.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group rated by Ofsted?
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group a good school?
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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