Events - Open Days - Senior

GCSE Discovery Events

Are you exploring the best options for your child’s GCSE journey? Discover why Newcastle-under-Lyme School remains the premier choice for academic excellence at our June events:

Saturday 6th June | Individual Tours

Explore NULS’ stunning 35-acre campus on a personal tour with Headmaster, Mr Getty.

Tuesday 16th June | Taster Day

An authentic opportunity for pupils in Year 7,8 and 9 to immerse themselves in life at Staffordshire’s highest-performing school.

At NULS, we nurture individual passions and open a world of opportunity both inside and outside the classroom. See how we support your child through this pivotal stage of their education.

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Note: Please be advised that the information on this form is for communication and event preparation purposes. You will have the opportunity to choose to provide further details to the School upon attendance and registration at the event.

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13th Apr

Whole School

Stay Connected: Follow us on socials!

8th May May

Castilians

From the Netball Court to AI Governance at Meta: Laura Askey-Johnson on Finding Her Path

7th May

Castilians

A New Chapter for our Community: Introducing the Castilian Society Network

20th April

Drama - Senior - Sixth Form

Drama Excellence at NULS

17th April

Castilians

From Indie Bands to Innovation: Michael Thomas’ Castilian Spotlight (Class of 2008)

13th April

We Thrive - Whole School

We Thrive – Spring 2026

10th April

Co-curricular - Whole School

The Rhythm of Ambition: Dance at NULS

9th Apr

Co-curricular - Prep - Senior - Sixth Form

Globetrotting NULS students enjoy a jam-packed Easter Break

30th Mar

Co-curricular - Whole School

A Symphony of Opportunity: Music at NULS

12th Mar

Castilians

Jack Finney (Class of 2019): Shining a Light on the Power of Authenticity in his Career

11th Mar

Co-curricular - Senior

Victory in the Capital: U16 Girls’ secure back-to-back National Title

2nd Mar

Castilians

Eleanor Berry: Following Passion From School Choir to International Choral Stages

20th Feb

Co-curricular - Prep

Drama at NULS Prep: Where Stars are Born

16th Feb

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

The Spotlight Awaits: Drama at NULS

5th Feb

Castilians

A Multifaceted Path: Dominique Hodgson’s Journey from NULS to London Law

31st Jan

Castilians

From the NULS Stage to the Olympic Sand – The Journey of Jazmin Sawyers

27th Jan

Castilians

A Lesson in Curiosity by Astrophysicist Tom Wagg

22nd December

We Thrive - Whole School

We Thrive – Autumn Term 2025

18th December

Senior - Sixth Form - We Thrive

Empowering our Pupils to Thrive: Wellbeing at NULS

20th Dec

Whole School

‘Tis the Season: Celebrating Christmas at NULS

13th Dec

Castilians - Prep - Senior - Sixth Form

Squadron Leader Ben Brown Returns to NULS to Inspire the Next Generation

10th Dec

Castilians - Senior - Sixth Form

Caterina Termine Brings Veterinary Science to Life at NULS Futures Forum

8th Dec

Castilians - Senior - Sixth Form

ITV Journalist Katya Returns to NULS to Inspire Students

8th Dec

Senior - Sixth Form

Newcastle-under-Lyme School Crowned Top Independent School in Staffordshire

7th Dec

Co-curricular - Whole School

Cricket Excellence | NULS in Top 100

4th Dec

Castilians

Lessons from NULS to Hollywood: Dominic Burgess’ Journey

5th Nov

Castilians

From NULS to Ralph Lauren: Lucy Thomas’ Journey

23rd Oct

Whole School

Founders’ Day at NULS: Celebrating 423 years of heritage

18th Oct

Castilians

Castilian Spotlight: The Adventurous Trajectory of Sophie Bramall

14th October

Co-curricular - Prep

NULS Swim School

21st Aug

Sixth Form

Why Choose Newcastle-under-Lyme School Sixth Form?

21st Aug

Senior

Top of the class for pupils scoring straight 9s at NULS!

21st Aug

Senior

Record-breaking GCSEs celebrated at NULS!

18th Aug

Co-curricular - Senior

Netherlands Tour: Double Victory for Our Hockey Stars

14th Aug

Sixth Form

A Magnificent Seven Doctors head to Med School!

14th Aug

Sixth Form

Exceptional A Levels smash 10 year records at NULS!

22nd July

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

Summer Sporting Success

15th July

Whole School

NULS Shortlisted for Careers Provision Award

8th July

Whole School

NULS Ranked UK’s Best Independent School

7th July

Whole School

Prize Giving 2025

2nd July

Co-curricular - Whole School

NULS Pupils Exceed Expectations at Sports Days 2025

27th June

Senior - We Thrive

NULS Charity Committee Support the Peter Pan Centre

26th June

Co-curricular - Senior

Treasure Island Photo Gallery

26th June

Co-curricular - Senior

Lower School Pupils Sail into the Journey of a Lifetime!

24th June

Whole School

NULS Shortlisted for Two Education Awards

23rd June

Co-curricular - Prep

Year 6 Swing into their Final Weeks of Prep Life

16th June

Co-curricular - Prep

Newcastle-under-Lyme School Swimmers Make Waves in UK Top 4

11th June

Co-curricular - Prep

Year 5 and 6 Pupils Swim into Performances of Finding Nemo

27th May

Whole School

Inspiring Learning Spaces for Students 2-18

23rd May

Sixth Form

Golden Celebrations at Buckingham Palace

12th May

Co-curricular - Prep - Senior - Sixth Form

Celebrating Performing Arts Success across NULS

25th April

Prep

Exciting new play spaces for NULS Prep

24th April

Co-curricular - Sixth Form

Trip to the Big Apple for Year 12

11th April

Co-curricular - Prep

Year 3 and 4 wow audiences with “Wind in the Willows” performance

14th Mar

Co-curricular - Senior

Newcastle-under-Lyme School celebrates outstanding Hockey Success!

7th Feb

Senior - Sixth Form

Rave reviews for Little Shop of Horrors!

12th Feb

Co-curricular - Senior

U16 Girls’ Hockey Team crowned Tier 3 National Champions!

24th Jan

Sixth Form

Inspiring Nutrition Session for Aspiring Athletes | Elite Athlete Programme

13th Jan

Co-curricular - Senior

Year 10 Rugby Players Join Leicester Tigers Junior Academy

11th Aug

Co-curricular - Prep - Senior - Sixth Form

Record-breaking results for our LAMDA pupils

11th Dec

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

Newcastle-under-Lyme School launches Elite Athlete Programme

18th November

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

NULS Girls’ Swimming Teams qualify for ESSA National Final!

22nd Aug

Senior

NULS students celebrate fantastic GCSE results!

22nd Aug

Senior

NULS pupils celebrate perfect 9s!

19th Aug

Sixth Form

Triple Oxbridge success for NULS Sixth Formers

15th Aug

Sixth Form

Smiles all round for Dentists at NULS!

12th Aug

Castilians

News from the ONs – Summer 2024

4th Aug

Castilians

Old Girls’ Society Newsletter – Summer 2024

4th Aug

Castilians

News from the ON’s – Spring 2026

29th Jun

We Thrive - Whole School

Keeping our pupils safe online

26th Apr

Sixth Form

NULS Medics achieve remarkable success with multiple university offers

25th Apr

Sixth Form

Pre-Med offer success as Sixth Formers secure spots to study at top universities

5th Apr

Co-curricular - Senior

NULS in Paris

24th Apr

Sixth Form

Aspiring Dentistry Students fill critical gaps with top university offers amidst national shortages

16th Oct

Prep

Digital Strategy brings 80 new Chromebooks to NULS Prep

28th Mar

Co-curricular - Sixth Form

NULS Sixth Form Trip to the Big Apple

25th Mar

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

Bath Hockey Tour 2024

26th Apr

Castilians - Sixth Form

Globetrotting Castilian shares insights from his career as a scientist

21st Feb

Little NULS

Little NULS expands with beautifully renovated Preschool

2nd Apr

Co-curricular - Prep - Senior

NULS Ski 2024

8th Feb

Co-curricular - Prep

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

27th Feb

Castilians

News from the ONs – Spring 2024

2nd Feb

Co-curricular - Senior

U14 Girls Hockey success as team head to National Tournament

2nd Feb

Co-curricular - Whole School

NULS pupils stage stellar production of Oklahoma!

29th Jan

Sixth Form

Triple Oxbridge success as NULS Sixth Formers secure offers

19th Feb

Castilians - Co-curricular

NULS alumnus lights up the red carpet!

20th Nov

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

Shakespeare at NULS | Upper School Pupils triumph in Twelfth Night

6th Nov

Co-curricular - Senior

NULS Geographers explore Iceland | October 2023

20th Oct

Sixth Form

Year 12 adventure to the Peaks for annual Team Building

2nd Feb

Castilians - Sixth Form

Life after NULS: from the Army to Public Policy Research

10th Oct

Prep

New Prep Dining Room Coming Soon!

27th Nov

Castilians - Sixth Form

NULS Politics students visit No. 10 Downing Street

24th Aug

Senior - Whole School

Wonderful Achievements – GCSE Results 2023

18th Aug

Sixth Form - Whole School

University success for NULS Pre-Med students

17th Aug

Sixth Form - Whole School

NULS Sixth Former heads to the US to study AI!

17th Aug

Sixth Form - Whole School

Oxbridge Success!

31st Jul

Co-curricular - Senior

NULS on Tour

2nd Jul

Co-curricular - Senior

Student-led production of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase delights audiences

31 August

Castilians

A Newcastle Borough Hero

30th May

Prep

Welcome to Ekka’s

15th Jul

Castilians - Co-curricular

Castilian and West End Performer returns to NULS

17th Aug

Sixth Form

NULS Sixth Formers celebrate University success!

3rd Aug

Castilians

Former pupils marry after reconnecting on alumni Facebook Group

5th Aug

Castilians

News from the ONs – Summer 2023

4th Aug

Castilians

Old Girls’ Society Newsletter – Summer 2023

21st Mar

Co-curricular - Prep - Senior

NULS performers delight at Newcastle Festival!

3rd Mar

Prep

Independent School Parent features Prep Adventures!

10th Mar

Co-curricular - Prep

Audiences are transported to Neverland in Prep Production of Peter Pan

13th Feb

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

Pupils delight in stunning Les Misérables: School Edition

8th Jan

Whole School

NULS Tops Tables in The Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide

8th Dec

Prep - We Thrive

Learning about our Differences at NULS Prep

7th Dec

Prep

NULS proudly launches Prep Adventures

17th Nov

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

Upper School Performers shine in ‘Blue Stockings’

23rd Jun

Castilians

NULS Alumnus launches photographic exhibition inspired by the Potteries

18th Oct

Castilians

Old Girls’ Society Newsletter

3rd Oct

Senior

Year 7 Residential to Mount Cook

26th Sept

Co-curricular - Whole School

Loughborough Lightning open Experience Hub at NULS

20th Sept

Co-curricular - Whole School

New state-of-the-art Sports Complex is now open

25th Aug

Senior

NULS students excel with outstanding GCSE results!

22nd Aug

Sixth Form

NULS Sixth Former on track for cycling success!

19th Aug

Sixth Form

NULS Sixth Former heads to prestigious Californian University

18th Aug

Sixth Form

Pre-Med Success as a record breaking 10 Medics head to University!

18th Aug

Sixth Form

NULS stellar results break records!

26th July

Little NULS - Prep

Newcastle-under-Lyme Prep School appoints high flying new Head!

26th July

Castilians

NULS takes London: Former pupils complete exciting placement year at Pernod Ricard

12th July

Sixth Form

Aspiring medics publish NULS’ first ever research paper!

30th June

Co-curricular - Senior

Young NULS Actors delight in Alice in Wonderland

20th June

Co-curricular - Prep

NULS Prep take the limelight in Singin’ in the Rain

23rd May

Co-curricular - Senior

Budding NULS actor secures place with The National Youth Theatre

3rd May

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

NULS Hockey players named Tier 3 National Champions!

12th Apr

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

Dazzling night of drama at Into the Woods

6th Apr

Castilians

From CCF to the RAF: Former Head Boy shares how NULS prepared him for a career in the Air Force

25th Mar

Little NULS

Little NULS secures Woodland Trust Platinum Award

25th Mar

Senior - Sixth Form

Success in the UK Linguistics Olympiad

16th Feb

Sixth Form

High praise for Model UN team

12th Feb

Co-curricular - Senior

U15 Rugby National Cup Performance

8th Feb

Co-curricular - Sixth Form

Outstanding LAMDA success for NULS Sixth Formers

5th Feb

Senior

Creative learning in language

25th Jan

Castilians

An Old Friend Visits

20th Jan

Co-curricular - Sixth Form

NULS student organises first girls rugby tour for local academy

10th Jan

Co-curricular - Whole School

New state-of-the-art Sports Complex set for Spring completion

26th Nov

Co-curricular - Senior - Sixth Form

Grease is the word

30th Sept

Castilians

Freedom of the Borough

12th Sept

Sixth Form

Exceptional A Level grades for resilient NULS Sixth Formers

12th Sept

Sixth Form

NULS A Level students lead County with huge result rise!

24th Aug

Senior

Stunning 2021 GCSE Results Day

2nd July

Sixth Form

Lower Sixth visit Auschwitz

Louis Bond: “The site of the camp was much larger than I had ever expected. Much of the camp was destroyed, but there were the cabin like structures at the front of the complex which were tiny in comparison to the number of people who were forced to stay in them. At the rear of the

12th Sept

Sixth Form

Prestigious Choral Course place for Sixth Former

GCSE Discovery Events