Nuls
Nuls
Nuls
Nuls
Little NULS

Little NULS

Preparatory School

Preparatory School

Senior School

Senior School

Sixth Form

Sixth Form

Welcome to Newcastle-under-Lyme School

Awarded Best UK Independent School, 2025, Newcastle-under-Lyme School is the leading independent day school in Staffordshire, providing an exceptional education for boys and girls aged 2-18.

We’re committed to nurturing every child’s potential, fostering a love for learning and preparing our pupils for future success in their chosen fields. Our rich history, combined with our unparalleled facilities and forward-thinking approach, places us at the forefront of academic excellence and all-around development in the West Midlands and across the UK.

Discover NULS

Discover NULS

Discover NULS
Discover NULS

Discover NULS

Welcome

Michael Getty

Michael Getty

BA, NPQH

HEADMASTER

For 424 years, NULS has been a pioneer and beacon of outstanding education, not only in the region, but also in North of England. This unique spirit, which is at the very heart of our school, has never been more evident than it is today. Awarded ‘Best UK Independent School, 2025’ in the prestigious Independent Education Awards, we are thriving and relentless in our pursuit of ever higher standards, as  Staffordshire’s leading independent school.

Our School’s outcomes under Independent School Inspection continue to set benchmarks for our region, and our pupils’ academic outcomes were rated by The Sunday Times in 2025, as not only top, by a considerable margin, in Staffordshire, but also the third highest of any co-ed independent day school in the entire West Midlands, covering Staffordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Telford and Wrekin, Wolverhampton and Birmingham. However, we are keen to never be complacent, and never rest on our laurels, and in our recently published new Strategic Development Plan, ‘A School For Life’ maps out our vision for our school through to 2032, as we endeavour to strive to reach even higher.

FAQS: All You Need to Know

Our admission fees vary for each sector of our school, with a full day in our NULS nursery costing £55.60 for 4-year-olds, while a term at our senior school costs £6246. Visit our admissions page for a full breakdown of fees and to learn what financial assistance is available.

Yes, there are a number of bursaries available for children applying to NULS SeniorSchool and Sixth Form. These are dependent upon parental or guardian income. We also have several scholarships available (Academic, Art and Design, Music, Performing Arts, and Sport). We also offer sibling discounts for families throughout the school. Speak to our admissions team to discuss further.

While the modern version of the school present today is the result of a merger between the old Newcastle High School and the Orme Girls’ School in 1981, the school’s academic roots go back over 420 years to the start of the 17th century.

Whether your child is starting their journey at Little NULS Nursery or joining us in NULS Sixth Form, we recommend expressing your interest as soon as possible, as interest in places at NULS School is always high. Our helpful admissions team will then help to guide you through our admissions process, no matter what stage of education your child is at.

Children attending the NULS Preparatory and Senior School will be required to complete an entrance examination as part of their admissions process. Our entrance assessments are tailored to the child’s age and stage of education. Pupils applying to join NULS Sixth Form need to attend an interview, supply a report card, and have at least eight GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (including English Language and Mathematics), preferably with two at grade 7 and three at grade 6.

Yes, we have bus routes across the Staffordshire area for our pupils, including Eccleshall, Leek, and Stafford. To see our full list of areas covered, visit our admissions page. For more information about bus routes, please contact admissions@nuls.org.uk.