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At Newcastle-under-Lyme School we are immensely proud of our outstanding school facilities and are committed to providing exceptional learning environments that foster specialised and holistic development.
From region-leading sports facilities and state-of-the-art drama spaces, to our exciting Forest School and dedicated Sixth Form space, our high-impact facilities boost student motivation to improve academic outcomes and inspire student potential in Sport, Performance, Music and so much more.
Keep reading to learn how we provide our students with the very best opportunities during their time at the school.
Little NULS provides our youngest students with a meaningful learning environment full of fun, laughter, adventure and curiosity. To ensure that our 2,3 and 4 year olds develop into happy and well-rounded individuals, we strive to provide a fun, dynamic and engaging programme supported by our excellent learning facilities.
Little NULS students benefit from our dedicated on-site Forest School and visit the space weekly, providing opportunities to explore and develop confidence through a hands-on learning experience within a woodland environment.
Students’ confidence within water is also an important skill that is developed through weekly swimming lessons during the summer term of Pre-School in our own 25 metre swimming pool. Our students excel with expert tuition led by our schools dedicated teachers.
We are proud to provide light and engaging classrooms for our Little NULS students, where they are encouraged to be creative, explore their environment and ultimately become the masters of their own learning. Little NULS students have every opportunity for physical activity, social interaction and exploration contributing to a meaningful learning experience for each child.
Learn more about giving your child the very best start with Little NULS here.
Our Prep School offers unparalleled opportunities that enable our students to flourish.
Our small class sizes and experienced qualified learning support specialists are complemented by bright and engaging classroom spaces. Students’ learning is also supported by the addition of 80 new Chromebook laptops which enable students to develop vital research and digital skills for their future world.
Exciting outdoor learning experiences continue through to the Prep School with three newly developed play spaces. New climbing frames, recreational spaces and AstroTurf football pitch (amongst others) were opened in April ‘25 and compliment our beautiful Prep School campus. These wonderful new additions are enjoyed daily by our Prep School students.
Prep School students regularly visit our school’s own woodland, Ekka’s Wood, located just 20 minutes away from our campus. Students develop confidence through supported risk taking and ignite a joy for learning in these natural settings. Opportunities for outdoors adventures enable our students to acquire skills such as resilience and perseverance whilst providing a strong foundation and interest for future co-curricular opportunities in the Senior School such as Duke of Edinburgh awards and Combined Cadet Forces.
Within our school grounds, our facilities also include mirrored dance and drama studios, highly equipped science labs and design technology workshops. Prep School students’ also have access to our state-of-the-art theatre and music facilities to spark their performance skills and creativity.
Our Prep School also boasts a dedicated dining space which is a beautiful environment to dine in. Opened in late 2023, the newly renovated dining hall is complemented by the high quality menus as a result of our partnership with Thomas Franks. Students enjoy healthy and diverse meals with regular themed events to promote a healthy diet and lifestyle within the Prep School.
Read more about our Prep School and the outstanding facilities here.
Life at NULS Senior School and Sixth Form is rich and varied to enable the development of the skills necessary for our students to thrive in the modern world.
With dynamic Science labs that spark critical thinking, a vibrant school library which is a hub for exploration and Design Technology workshops enabling students to bring their ideas to life, our Senior and Sixth Form students prosper as a result of our inspiring learning spaces.
Students unleash their creativity within the Art Department which is well equipped with a photography studio, kiln and textiles studios. Food and nutrition lessons held in our dedicated kitchens prepare our students to lay foundations for lifelong healthy habits and practical skills.
In addition to the school curriculum, co-curricular opportunities in Sport, Music and Performing and Creative Arts are also supported by our unrivalled school and sixth form facilities and enable students to build their own academic and co-curricular profile.
Our sporting enthusiasts enjoy exceptional outdoor and indoor sport facilities including floodlit full AstroTurf pitches, super league standard netball courts, specialist rugby, cricket and hockey pitches and of course, our 25m swimming pool. We are proud of our region-leading level of sport facilities which are all part of our new £4 million sports complex and we’re elevating our sporting offer for students to lead our students to a lasting passion for sport.
Budding thespians hone their skills during regular curricular drama lessons, LAMDA Speech and Drama Sessions and through performance opportunities utilising our in-house theatre spaces equipped with professional quality sound and lighting equipment, tiered audience seating and backstage space for performers. Talented musicians also flourish from dedicated facilities for lessons and performance rehearsals, in addition to Music IT facilities. Our performance spaces are complimented by our airy, mirrored dance and drama studios which provide inspiration during rehearsal processes for the many student performances (in-school and external) throughout the academic year.
Through utilising dedicated spaces within the Sixth Form centre, our eldest students foster independent learning and study skills. Sixth Form facilities include newly refurbished common rooms and study areas – silent or collaborative spaces – which enable students to effectively prepare for their next steps in life whether that through further education or employment.
Explore our first-class Senior School here and Sixth Form facilities here.
Our school facilities are unmatched. At NULS we recognise that exceptional school facilities are an extension of our education provision to enable our students to explore their own individual academic and cocurricular potential. Through providing an outstanding campus, resources and facilities we ensure that our pupils have the opportunities to enjoy a first class, holistic education.
“We were told that the facilities here are quite unique and that didn’t surprise us! Since we came here, the facilities that are available are extremely appropriate for a child to grow and their every need can be met effectively” – Little NULS Parent
“Leaders are committed to providing our students with learning environments that foster specialised and holistic development” – Independent School Inspectorate, April 2024
Want to learn more about Newcastle-under-Lyme School’s commitment to nurturing talent and supporting academic and creative excellence?
Contact our Admissions department to book a personal tour of the school campus with the Headmaster – admissions@nuls.org.uk
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