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Are all Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Area neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Area

Schools across the Newcastle-under-Lyme council area. Explore 11 secondary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Newcastle-under-Lyme School, Madeley High School, and Clayton Hall Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Area

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

Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Area69%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Area41.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Area19%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Area3.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Area7.0/10

England7.4/10

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