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Newcastle-under-Lyme School 纽卡斯尔安德莱姆中学, Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 IDB 
Tel: 01782 631197 Fax: 01782 632582
Website: www.nuls.org.uk
• BOYS, GIRLS, MIXED SIXTH, 3–18, Day
• Pupils 1080, Upper sixth 125
• Termly fees £1854–£2136
• HMC
• Enquiries/application to the Principal

What it’s like
Its roots date back to 1602. The reorganisation of educational provision in 1872 led to the opening of Newcastle High School (1874) and the Orme Girls’ School (1876); the two schools became linked in 1981. The school’s structure now combines predominantly single-sex teaching between the ages of 11 and 16, with full co-education in the sixth form. It is set in some 30 acres of grounds in a quiet residential suburb close to the centre of the town. The original buildings still form part of the school and a number of extensions provide good, modern facilities. The school has built up a strong academic reputation and examination results are very good. Music and drama are strong. It is also well known for its high standards in games, with representatives at county and national level in many sports. There is a vigorous voluntary CCF and a mixed Scout troop.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 3–18; 1080 day pupils (540 boys, 540 girls). Senior department 11–18, 900 pupils (450 boys, 450 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 3, 4, 7, 11, 13 and 16. Own exam used; for sixth-form entry, 6 GCSEs (3 at least grade B, 3 grade C), grade A in sixth-form subjects. No special skills or religious requirements. State school entry, 50% senior intake. Many senior pupils from own prep school, Orme House (Bankside, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, tel 01782 664616)

Scholarships, bursaries & extras 10+pa academic scholarships, value £250–£1815 (at 11, 13 and 16); also sports scholarships at 13. Variable number of bursaries, based on family income. Parents not expected to buy textbooks.

Head & staff
Principal: Robert Dillow, appointed 2002. Educated at Cambridge University (modern & medieval languages). Previously Deputy Headmaster at Birkdale, Housemaster at Sedbergh and taught modern languages at Stowe. Previously in the Diplomatic Service.
Teaching staff: 76 full time, 12 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 40.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 156 pupils in fifth: 96% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 59 (60 over 3 years).
A-levels: 125 in upper sixth: 77% passed in 4+ subjects; 14% in 3; 6% in 2 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 420.

University & college entrance 95% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course, 13% to Oxbridge. 5% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 35% in science & engineering, 57% in humanities & social sciences, 2% in art & design. Others typically go on to art courses or retake A-levels.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 27 AS-level subjects, 25 A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; in addition, all take AS and A-level general studies. 32% take science A-levels; 36% arts/humanities; 32% both. Key skills integrated into sixth-form courses.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered to GCSE, AS and A-level. Regular exchanges to France and Germany.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject and across the curriculum. 150 computers for pupil use (8_ hours a day), all networked and with email and internet access.

The arts
Music: 25% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 11 musical groups including 2 orchestras, 4 choirs, wind band, jazz band, recorder groups, guitar ensemble.
Drama & dance: Drama offered. Many pupils are involved in school productions.
Art & design: On average, 30 take GCSE; 10 A-level. Design, pottery, textiles also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Swimming, rugby, hockey, cricket compulsory for boys to 16; swimming, netball, rounders, hockey for girls. Optional: cross-country, athletics, basketball, water polo, shooting, judo, badminton, table tennis. Sixth form only: aerobics, squash, golf. BAGA, RLSS exams may be taken. International representatives in badminton (2 pupils), rugby, squash, swimming, water polo; county reps in badminton, hockey, swimming, squash, cricket, rugby, netball; county/league champion teams, rugby, hockey (girls), netball, tennis.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. CCF and community service optional. Over 15 clubs, eg art, calligraphy, computing, debating, history, literary, school magazine, Scouts, BAYS.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Head boy and girl, their deputies and senior prefects are elected by the lower sixth and staff.
Religion: Daily assemblies.
Social: Organised trips abroad and exchanges annually. Pupils allowed to bring own car/bike/motorbike to school. Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect a repeat or detention; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises could expect expulsion.

Former pupils Sir Richard Bailey; Sir David Barritt; David Gilford (golf); 6 professors; 2 generals; an admiral.