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Schools in ST5

A postcode district in Staffordshire

  • Postcode district
  • 67 schools and nurseries

In short: ST5 is a postcode district in Staffordshire with 29 primary schools, 12 secondary schools and 30 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries6729 primary · 12 secondary · 30 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in ST5

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All ST5 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in ST5

29 in ST5, best first

Co-op Academy Friarswood

Newcastle, ST5 2ES · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

26 first choices, 28 offers made

Met the standard at 1186%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
214
Pupils per teacher
22.2
View school Co-op Academy Friarswood
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Top Secondary Schools in ST5

12 in ST5, best first

Clayton Hall Academy

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 3DN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

139 first choices, 174 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1646.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.5%
Pupils
828
Pupils per teacher
19.1
View school Clayton Hall Academy

The Orme Academy

Newcastle, ST5 9JU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

152 first choices, 169 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.5%
Pupils
768
Pupils per teacher
17.1
View school The Orme Academy

Chesterton Community Sports College

Newcastle, ST5 7LP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

200 first choices, 180 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.6%
Pupils
915
Pupils per teacher
16.1
View school Chesterton Community Sports College
See all 12 secondary schools

Nurseries in ST5

30 in ST5, highest Ofsted grade first

Oaklands Nursery School

Newcastle, ST5 0EX · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
37
Pupils per teacher
20.6
View school Oaklands Nursery School
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Sixth Forms in ST5

3 in ST5, by the school's Eduscope score

St John Fisher Catholic College

Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2SJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results below the England average.

92 first choices, 127 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.7

England 46.2

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
1,075
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school St John Fisher Catholic College

Blackfriars Academy

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.8%
Pupils
121
Pupils per teacher
8.3
View school Blackfriars Academy

Newcastle-under-Lyme School

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
868
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Newcastle-under-Lyme School

Special Schools in ST5

5 in ST5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Blackfriars Academy

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.8%
Pupils
121
Pupils per teacher
8.3
View school Blackfriars Academy

Coppice Academy

Newcastle, ST5 2EY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
7.1%
Pupils
106
Pupils per teacher
7.4
View school Coppice Academy

Kaleidoscope School

Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 0EZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
41
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Kaleidoscope School

Private Schools in ST5

4 in ST5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Demetae Academy

St5 1jf · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 16

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
50
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Demetae Academy

Kaleidoscope School

Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 0EZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
41
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Kaleidoscope School

Lyme Brook Independent School

Newcastle Under-Lyme, ST5 1JB · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
6
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Lyme Brook Independent School
The map

Every school in ST5, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Oaklands Nursery School, OutstandingHassell Primary School, GoodMay Bank Infants' School, GoodSt Chad's CofE (C) Primary School, GoodSt Luke's CofE (C) Primary School, Good in every areaSt Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School, GoodBaldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School, GoodNewcastle-under-Lyme School, InspectedCedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases, GoodBursley Academy, Requires improvementChurchfields Primary School, Good in every areaSilverdale Primary Academy, GoodChesterton Community Sports College, Needs attention in 1 areaSt John Fisher Catholic College, Requires improvementSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, GoodBlackfriars Academy, OutstandingCoppice Academy, Outstanding in every areaSt Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy, GoodThe Orme Academy, GoodKnutton St Marys CofE Academy, GoodSun Academy Bradwell, GoodNewcastle Academy, GoodClayton Hall Academy, GoodHempstalls Primary School, Good or betterEllison Primary Academy, GoodChesterton Primary School, Expected standard or betterCrackley Bank Primary School, GoodSt Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, GoodMerryfields School, GoodCo-op Academy Friarswood, GoodSeabridge Primary School, Expected standard or betterOur Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School, GoodLyme Brook Independent School, GoodLangdale Primary School, GoodDemetae Academy, InspectedKaleidoscope School, GoodWestlands Primary School, GoodSt John's CofE Primary Academy, Requires improvementKeele University Day Nursery, OutstandingSouthlands Kindergarten, OutstandingThe Lyme Nursery Ltd, GoodSouthlands Creche, GoodEarly Days Nursery, GoodSmylers Preschool/Wraparound, GoodClayton Little Stars Childcare, GoodSide By Side, OutstandingOrchard Private Day Nursery, GoodHedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale, GoodThe Little Den Day Nursery - Basford, GoodHuggies Day Nursery, GoodRainbow Day Nursery, GoodPeter Pan Centre, OutstandingWestlands Little Stars Childcare, GoodAlbert Bear Limited, GoodSugar 'n' Spice, GoodCare by Claire Private Day Nursery, GoodThe Little Den Day Nursery - Chesterton, GoodSeabridge Care Club Ltd, OutstandingCroft Day Nursery, OutstandingHoly Trinity Pre-school, GoodWolstanton Kindergarten, GoodSeabridge Little Stars ChildcareNewcastle Kindergarten, GoodThe Little Den Day Nursery - NewcastleKids Planet Brampton Park, Expected standard or betterThe NurseryHedgehogs Preschool at Crackley
  • Outstanding8
  • Good42
  • Requires improvement3
  • Not graded yet14
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every ST5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

ST5 has 67 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about ST5

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How many schools are in ST5?

ST5 has 67 schools, including 29 primary schools, 12 secondary schools, 30 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 5 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in ST5?

The highest-ranked schools in ST5 on Eduscope are Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School, Co-op Academy Friarswood, Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in ST5?

There are 4 independent schools in ST5. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in ST5 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in ST5?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 67 schools in ST5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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