Newcastle Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gallowstree Lane The Westlands Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 2QS |
| Phone | 01782667650 |
| Reference Number | 142277 |
Newcastle Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a previously graded 'requires improvement' to a 'good' overall effectiveness rating. The school is a part of the United Endeavour Trust, which plays a key role in its administration. The leadership team has established a positive and nurturing community where pupils flourish and demonstrate strong values of honour, positivity, and excellence. The school has a broad and balanced curriculum that caters effectively to all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite these strengths, the school is currently addressing challenges with attendance and reading support, which the leadership recognizes as areas for further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 422 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.76%
Girls: 50.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 39 | 50 | 89 |
| 8 | 44 | 42 | 86 |
| 9 | 47 | 37 | 84 |
| 10 | 40 | 41 | 81 |
| 11 | 40 | 42 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.3% |
| African | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as NCHS The Science College | |
| 19 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Oct 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community among staff and pupils.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and academic performance.
- Broad and balanced curriculum accessible to all pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Wide range of extra-curricular opportunities available.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Higher than expected pupil absenteeism affecting learning.
- Inadequate support systems for struggling readers, particularly for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 89 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 57 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 29 | 6 |
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0.12 miles |
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0.25 miles |
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0.66 miles |
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0.81 miles |
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Seabridge Primary School
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0.83 miles |
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1 miles |
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1.64 miles |
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