Parent Zone

Deciding where and what to study after GCSEs are possibly some of the most important and life changing choices your son or daughter will make.

We understand the challenges facing them as they take the next step in their education and aim to provide you as parents with more information about the College and the facilities and support available.

Newcastle-under-Lyme College is Staffordshire’s largest provider of 16-18 education, with student success rates amongst the top 10% of further education colleges in the country for full-time courses. We provide a successful and friendly environment in which young people can truly flourish.

The College prides itself on matching the right qualification to the right student. Every student has a detailed pre-course interview to discuss the course and their future plans and all courses start with an induction programme. If, after the start of the course, it becomes apparent that another subject or level would be more appropriate, it is usually possible to transfer to a different course.

College pass rates from the last academic year:

• 98% A Level pass rate overall
• 100% pass rate in 20 subjects
• 61 students on BTEC National Diplomas achieved the top triple distinction grade - equivalent to 3 As at A Level
• (Details of individual results by school are available on request.)

We are committed to helping your son or daughter succeed and to partnering you in that process. If at any stage you would like to discuss their progress, please contact us.