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Schools in Newcastle Under Lyme

Newcastle Under Lyme has 4 schools: 2 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 75% of the 4 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, St John Fisher Catholic College has the highest Attainment 8 score (41.8 in 2025). Among primary schools, St Mary's Catholic Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (69% in 2025).

  • 6 schools
  • 2 secondary
  • 2 primary

Secondary Schools in Newcastle Under Lyme

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 St John Fisher Catholic College Requires Improvement 41.8 (2025) -0.40 (2024) 1,075
2 Newcastle Academy Good 37.6 (2025) -1.19 (2024) 441

Primary Schools in Newcastle Under Lyme

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 St Mary's Catholic Primary School Good 69% (2025) 444
2 Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Good 32% (2025) 168

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