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Newcastle-under-Lyme School Motto Nunquam Non Nova, Summa Sequendo
(Never not new, strive for the highest)Established c.1604 Type Independent Headmaster Nicholas Rugg Chair of Governors Rosemary Evans Location Mount Pleasant
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 1DB
EnglandStaff 91 Students 1,072 Gender Co-educational Ages 3–18 Houses 4 Colours Sport: Red and Black Former pupils Castilians Affiliation Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference Website www.nuls.org.uk Coordinates: 53°00′37″N 2°13′04″W / 53.0104°N 2.2179°W
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.
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. Some years ago, it was one of the top performing schools in England in terms of A-level results.[2]
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Notable former pupils
See also: Category:People educated at Newcastle-under-Lyme School- T. E. Hulme (1883–1917): Writer.
- Roger Johnson (1970-): a TV presenter
- William Watkiss Lloyd (1813–1893), Writer.
- John Wain (1925–1994): Novelist, dramatist, critic and biographer.
- Sir George Wade (1891–1996), was chairman of the pottery manufacturer, Wade Ceramics Ltd
- Ernest Sackville Turner (1909–2006), Freelance journalist and author, who contributed to Punch magazine.
- Geraint Vincent, ITN News Correspondent.
- Sarah Willingham, Restaurant Entrepreneur.
- Piers Wenger, Film4 Snr Commissioning Executive
- Alice Goodwin (1986-): Glamour 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. Since September 2009, the Junior section formally adopted the name Newcastle-under-Lyme Junior School. It was previously called Orme House.
The Best Start in Life
The Best Start in Life is the School's marketing strapline.
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
Houses
The 4 houses are named after founders and contributors to the school:
- Barratt - (Maroon)
- Dutton - (Royal Blue)
- Kitchener - (Yellow)
- Myott - (Emerald Green) Named after Sidney Myott
References
- ^ a b "About the school". Newcastle-under-Lyme School. http://www.nuls.org.uk/?pageid=3.
- ^ "Top A-level results". BBC News. 2007-01-11. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/6250419.stm. Retrieved 2007-01-21.
External links
Categories:- Educational institutions established in the 1600s
- Educational institutions established in 1874
- Schools with Combined Cadet Forces
- Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Independent schools in Staffordshire
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