The Orme Academy — Secondary School in Newcastle

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The Orme Academy

Newcastle, ST5 9JU

769 Pupils

1,161 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

22.80% FSM %

379 Boys

390 Girls

About The Orme Academy

The Orme Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Staffordshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 769 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,161. Current headteacher: Mark Boughey.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Staffordshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Staffordshire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parliamentary Constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
Ward	May Bank
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-09-2015
UKPRN	10049638
URN	142015
Data Last Updated	06-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (4)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Lee Barber	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Brian Duffy	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rob Millward	Local Governor	03/01/2026	02/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catharine Spender	Local Governor	03/01/2026	02/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust