Newcastle Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Gallowstree Lane, ST5 2QS |
| URN | 142277 |
School Census
| Total | 384 |
| Girls/Boys | 185/199 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 123 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/11/2023 | Good |
| 13/11/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/11/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 15.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 31.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 9.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.52 |
| Progress 8 | -1.19 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 13% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 27% |
| Entering EBacc | 8% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.53 |
| Progress 8 | -0.91 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 44% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 2.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.59 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 166 |
| As first preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 99 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 61 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 186 |
| As first preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 105 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 75 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 170 |
| As first preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 93 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 179 |
| As first preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 80 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As first preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 92 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 61 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 115 |
| As first preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 131 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 167 |
| As first preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 81 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 154 |
| As first preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 86 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 65 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 173 |
| As first preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 85 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 73 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Westlands Primary School
(0.08 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ostend Place, , ST5 2QY
Edenhurst Preparatory School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 0-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westlands Avenue, , ST5 2PU