This property is well placed, with a wide range of local schools, a National Rail station 1.8 miles away and a wide range of local amenities all within easy reach.
On schooling, the area is well-served at both primary and secondary level. There are eight good or outstanding primary schools within two miles, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (rated good by Ofsted) about a 7 minute walk, and Hempstalls Primary School (assessed as good by Locrating) about a 9 minute walk. Co-op Academy Friarswood ranks in the top 5% of schools nationally. Hempstalls draws around 49% of local pupils, the highest local share. Parents also frequently choose St Mary's Catholic.
There are six good or outstanding secondary schools within five miles, including Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (rated outstanding by Ofsted) about a 6 minute walk, and The Orme Academy (rated good by Ofsted) around a 16 minute walk. St John Fisher Catholic College draws around 42% of local pupils, the highest local share. Another popular secondary option is The Orme. St John Fisher Catholic and Newcastle and both offer sixth form provision for A-level or equivalent study.
The area has nine independent schools, including Demetae Academy (around a 11 minute walk), Newcastle-under-Lyme School (around a 15 minute walk), Edenhurst Preparatory School (around a 20 minute walk), Phoenix Independent School (1.8 miles), The Registry (2 miles) and Excellence Girls Academy (2.2 miles).
School admissions are never certain, but based on historical admissions patterns at primary level St Mary's Catholic and Hempstalls are both likely within catchment and at secondary level The Orme is fairly likely within catchment and Newcastle Academy, rated good by Ofsted (just over a mile) is likely within catchment for this property.
For transport, Longport station serving National Rail is the nearest connection, 1.8 miles away. Further connections are available at Stoke-On-Trent. Local bus services are accessible, with the nearest stop a minute's walk away.
Everyday shopping options include Cross Heath News (a minute's walk), Sainsbury's (a 2 minute walk) and Newcastle Food And Wine (a 4 minute walk). Green space is well represented, with The Icky Picky (a 4 minute walk) and Brampton Park (a 5 minute walk). Dining and drinking options nearby include The Cotton Mill (a minute's walk) and Uk Meal Club Ltd and Kfc, both a 2 minute walk away. Local healthcare includes a pharmacy at Inspire Pharmacy and an NHS dentist at Mydentist, Liverpool Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme (a 4 minute walk). Health and fitness options include Jd Gyms (a minute's walk) and Gordon Banks Sports Centre (about a 7 minute walk). Places of worship nearby include Bright Education And Cultural Association (about a 6 minute walk) and Newness Of Life Christian Centre (about a 7 minute walk).
Local area data provided by Locrating. The criteria which schools use to allocate places can, and do, vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from school and sometimes specific priority areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Always check with the school's admission authority for the current admission arrangements. This data is provided for informational purposes only and we do not accept any liability for decisions based on this data.
