About the school
Newcastle-under-Lyme School is an independent day school in Staffordshire with Little NULS, a Preparatory School, Senior School and Sixth Form. The admissions pages say pupils can join the Senior School from Years 7 to 10, with many joining in Year 7.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 2 - 18 yrs |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Senior School fees (2026-2027): £6,620 per term (inclusive of VAT). School lunches are £360 per term. |
📅 Open days: The Senior School page states that many Year 7 applicants visit at the Autumn Open Morning; the Prep page says 'every day is an Open Day' and personal tours or taster days can be arranged.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Newcastle-under-Lyme School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | No catchment or priority-area criteria were stated on the admissions pages provided. |
| Competition | The school states that interest is always high. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For Year 7 entry, many pupils sit an entrance examination in November of Year 6; the school recommends registering early and says it hosts Year 7 'How to do an Entrance Test' evenings each year. The pages also state an Autumn Open Morning for prospective Year 7 pupils.
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