Newcastle-under-Lyme School
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| Motto |
Nunquam Non Nova, Summa Sequendo (Never old, strive for the highest) |
|---|---|
| Established | c.1604 |
| Type | Independent school |
| Headmaster | Nicholas Rugg |
| Chair of Governors | Rosemary Evans |
| Location |
Mount Pleasant Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 1DB England Coordinates: 53°00′37″N 2°13′04″W / 53.0104°N 2.2179°W |
| DfE URN | 124487 Tables |
| Staff | 91 |
| Students | 980 |
| Gender | unisex |
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Houses | Kitchener, Dutton, Barratt and Myott |
| Colours | Red, Black and Gold |
| Former pupils | Castilians |
| Affiliation | Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference |
| Website | www.nuls.org.uk |
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is an independent school in the town of Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, England. It is the product of an amalgamation between the old Newcastle High School (formed 1874)[1] and the Orme Girls' School (formed 1876).[1] Today, the school consists of a nursery, a preparatory department, the senior school and the sixth form. It takes both boys and girls from 3-18 and provides them with a high level of education. The sixth form is known for its performance at A-level and at netball, rugby and music competitions.
It is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC), an association of the head teachers of the leading day and boarding independent schools in the United Kingdom. Membership of the HMC is often considered as what defines a school as a public school in England or Wales, placing it amongst the more prestigious private schools.It is one of the top performing schools in England in terms of A-level results.[2]
Notable former pupils
- T. E. Hulme (1883–1917): Writer.
- Sarah Willingham, Restaurant Entrepreneur.
- Alice Goodwin (1986-): Model
Orme House / Newcastle-under-Lyme Junior School
The School's Junior section is successful academically and in sport. In 2011 it received an excellent report from the ISl. The Junior section has the name Orme House named after Reverend Edward Orme.
Zoe Bereford - a famous business woman who appeared on The Apprentice - attended Orme house.
Staff (Heads of Departments)
- Art - Mrs S Parkinson
- Biology - Mr. N J Simms
- Chemistry - Dr J Pinkham
- Classical Studies - Ms. T A Thomas
- Design and Technology - Mr D Patrick
- Economics/Business Studies - Miss. L E Barton
- English - Mrs. A A Keay
- Geography - Mr. T P Jowitt
- History - Dr. D Dunlop
- Home Economics - Mrs. J Machin
- ICT - Mr. S Luck
- Mathematics - Mrs. J M Griffiths
- Modern Languages - Mr. D L Brayford
- Music - Mr. T Sagar
- Physical Education - Mr. G M Chesterman
- Physics - Dr. S Bremner
- Religious Studies - Mr. R W Bridges
- Textiles - Mrs. B Jones
Competitive Houses & Competitive House Events
The 4 houses are named after founders and contributors to the school:
- Barratt - ( Crimson Red)
- Dutton - (Dark Blue)
- Kitchener - (Naples Yellow)
- Myott - (Bright Green)
They were previously named North, East, West and (rather unexpectedly) School. Each house had a different stripe in their tie, School being Blue.
The school encourages healthy competition with frequent events. Events include:
House Music, House Singing, House Quiz, House Hockey, House Netball and House Swimming.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "About the school". Newcastle-under-Lyme School.
- ↑ "Top A-level results". BBC News. 2007-01-11. Retrieved 2007-01-21.