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Newcastle-under-Lyme School (NULS) has been officially recognised as Staffordshire’s top independent school for value for money, earning an exclusive ‘Very Good’ rating in The Telegraph Money’s latest national analysis.
NULS is the only school in Staffordshire to achieve the prestigious ‘Very Good’ classification, solidifying its reputation for combining top-tier academic performance with competitive fee structures and world-class facilities.
The Telegraph Money’s annual rankings evaluate independent schools across the UK using a data-driven fee-to-grade ratio (including GCSEs and A-Levels), alongside an assessment of campus infrastructure and extracurricular offerings.
This latest recognition comes on the heels of several major accolades for NULS, including being named Best Independent School at the 2025 Independent Education Awards and securing a top position in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.
The school’s strong performance reflects its consistent academic results:
A-Levels: 81% of all grades achieved at A*–B in 2025.
GCSEs: Over 68% of grades awarded at 9–7 (equivalent to A*–A) in 2025.
Recognised as a “Significant Strength” during its Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, NULS offers over 130 co-curricular activities each week for students from Prep through to Sixth Form, covering sports, music, drama, Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), and Model United Nations (MUN).
To support this expansive co-curricular framework, NULS continuously invests in specialised learning environments where pupils of all ages learn from subject specialists. The campus boasts an outstanding array of facilities, featuring a state-of-the-art sports complex, a floodlit AstroTurf pitch, an indoor swimming pool, and both indoor and outdoor cricket nets. Creative and practical disciplines are equally well-supported with an on-site performance theatre, a dedicated dance studio, a music school, vibrant art studios, and fully equipped design technology workshops.
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Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1DB
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