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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme District

Schools across Newcastle-under-Lyme district. Explore 10 secondary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme District. 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 District

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

Newcastle-under-Lyme District69%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Newcastle-under-Lyme District41.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Newcastle-under-Lyme District19%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Newcastle-under-Lyme District3.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Newcastle-under-Lyme District7.0/10

England7.4/10

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

Newcastle-under-Lyme District

69%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Newcastle-under-Lyme District

41.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Newcastle-under-Lyme District

19%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Newcastle-under-Lyme District

3.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Newcastle-under-Lyme District

7.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme District

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