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Newcastle-under-Lyme School (NULS) has cemented its position as a regional academic leader, once again being named the Top Performing Independent School in Staffordshire by the highly prestigious Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2026.
The highly anticipated annual guide highlights NULS’ exceptional standing, confirming its place as the only school in Staffordshire to be ranked within the Top 10 schools in the entire West Midlands region.
Furthermore, NULS was recognised as the 3rd Best Co-educational Independent Day School across the expansive West Midlands area, which spans multiple counties including Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Telford and Wrekin.
This stellar performance in the 2026 Parent Power Guide follows a remarkable period of achievement for Newcastle-under-Lyme School, which was previously named the Best Independent School in the 2025 Independent Education Awards, highlighting its consistent excellence. These accolades are built on a foundation of outstanding academic results, including an impressive 81% of A-Level grades at A*-B, and over 68% of GCSEs achieving the top grades of 9-7 (equivalent to A*-A).
Headmaster Mr Michael Getty commented: “The Sunday Times league tables are renowned as the key national benchmark, and to receive such incredible rankings this year is really quite breathtaking. To be top in Staffordshire by such a large margin and then to be ranked seventh highest across the entire West Midlands, is a wonderful testimony to our fantastic pupils and talented staff. We are delighted their hard work and dedication has received such recognition.”
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