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Royal Grammar School

Other independent school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne).

Pupils
1,332
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
12.4%
2025/26
Capacity
98%
1,332 / 1,360 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

The Royal Grammar School in Newcastle is a remarkable establishment as a charity and school, with a long history of welcoming people from all backgrounds. It is an exciting place to learn, that is forward thinking and inclusive. We aim to create a sense of belonging , to foster a belief in each other , inspire a love for learning and encourage an ambition to succeed .

The RGS has a reputation for excellence in academic, sporting and cultural activities and our students benefit from the wide range of opportunities they can enjoy. We encourage our students to be intellectually curious, to think creatively and to challenge themselves in everything they undertake. Happy children learn.

At the RGS, students develop the confidence to be themselves while gaining experience of working alongside others. We are conscious of the challenges that young people face and do our utmost to ensure a stable, caring community. We want our students to feel valued as individuals and fully supported in achieving their best.

We hope to ensure that our students leave the RGS as kind, interesting, independent minded individuals who are willing to take on responsibility and motivated to contribute to society.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

18 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • Chess
  • Climbing
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Lego
  • Mandarin
  • Netball
  • Rugby

and 2 more

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • International School AwardRecognised award

Key facts

URN
108549
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
7 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1980

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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