Newcastle-under-Lyme School

Newcastle-under-Lyme School

Motto	Nunquam Non Nova, Summa Sequendo (Never not new, 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
DfE URN	124487
Staff	91
Students	980
Gender	Coeducational
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 / 53.0104; -2.2179

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.

Sixth Form Centre

Victoria Building

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]

Notable former pupils

• 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
• Mark Leech (1970-): Award winning poet

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.

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 - ( Scarlett Red)
• Dutton - (Royal Blue)
• Kitchener - (Lemon Yellow)
• Myott - (Emerald Green) Named after Sidney Myott

The school encourages heathly competiton with frequent events. Events include:

House Football, House Music, House Rounders, House Girls Hockey, House Boys Hockey, House Netball, House Singing, House Swimming, House Quiz, House Chess, House Crossword competition, House Water Polo, Senior Sports Day.

References

External links

• Newcastle under Lyme School website
• HMC website