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Newcastle Academy
Gallowstree Lane, The Westlands, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QS, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.2 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
422
Capacity
647
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 88% nationally. While 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 10%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a commendable level of parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
Black African3.1%
White Other2.4%
Asian Other1.9%
Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.00347, -2.24637 · ST5 2QS
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142277
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.newcastleacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Newcastle Academy rated by Ofsted?
Newcastle Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Newcastle Academy a good school?
Newcastle Academy scores 21.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Newcastle Academy in GCSEs?
Newcastle Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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