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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme Area

Schools in the Newcastle-under-Lyme built-up area. Explore 6 secondary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Clayton Hall Academy, and The Orme Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Newcastle-under-Lyme

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Newcastle-under-Lyme69%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Newcastle-under-Lyme41.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Newcastle-under-Lyme21%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Newcastle-under-Lyme3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Newcastle-under-Lyme7.0/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Newcastle-under-Lyme

69%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Newcastle-under-Lyme

41.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Newcastle-under-Lyme

21%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Newcastle-under-Lyme

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Newcastle-under-Lyme

7.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme

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