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Newcastle Academy
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- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 2QS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: The curriculum is broad and balanced, preparing pupils well for further qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The majority of pupils behave well in lessons and around the school site.
Qualifications and Training: All staff receive a clearly planned programme of training to develop their classroom practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff appreciate leaders’ regard for their well-being and enjoy working at this school.
Communication: The school regularly invites guest speakers to give valuable assemblies.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made effective changes to ensure that pupils access a full range of subjects.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; when it occurs, staff take appropriate action to deal with it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils explore issues around healthy relationships and online safety through a well-planned PSHE programme.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extra-curricular opportunities are available to all pupils including robotics, dance and weight-lifting.
Career Counselling Services: The careers education programme is being developed to include a wider work experience offer for all pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Personalised plans are in place to help all pupils with SEND make progress in their learning in line with their peers.
Subjects Offered: Leaders have considered what they want pupils to learn at each stage across a full range of subjects.
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About Us
Newcastle Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 412 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 13% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The community of Newcastle-under-Lyme is served by the prosperous and expanding Newcastle Academy. Our Academy has been a part of the United Endeavour Trust since 2010. Results have improved throughout this time, and significant adjustments have been done to enhance the learning environment for our students. Following the original cooperation between Newcastle and Clayton Hall, Sir Thomas Boughey Academy joined the Trust in September 2017. As a result, all of the schools have developed into three powerful secondary academies inside the United Endeavour Trust, cooperating to improve services and student achievements across the board. One thing hasn't changed despite all the changes: our sincere desire to provide for our students and their families to the best of our abilities. At Newcastle Academy, we want to cultivate a lifelong learning drive in each of our students by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the world beyond high school. There have never been more opportunities at Newcastle Academy. It has never been more difficult to prepare children for adult life in the 21st century. Together, we think we can make sure every student who enrols leaves as a knowledgeable, eloquent young adult who is well-prepared for a successful life. We encourage you to visit and have a look for yourself because our website can only provide a taste of what we do.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | - | 8.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 13% | 98% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.92 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.54 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 16% | 5.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.76 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 73 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.85 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 8 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 5 | 42.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 2 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 7 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.89 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 63 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% 10 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 10 | 40.56% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 11 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 14 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 76 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 3.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.75 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 44.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 12.6% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 18% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.78% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newcastle Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1