The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle

The school aims to create a sense of belonging, foster mutual belief, inspire a love for learning, and encourage an ambition to succeed. It promotes intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and personal challenge within a stable, caring community. The school values students as individuals, encouraging them to become kind, independent-minded, and socially responsible contributors to society.

The Junior School curriculum follows the National Curriculum but extends beyond it to challenge students who read and think above their chronological age, with an emphasis on Science, PE, Music, and Drama. The Senior School curriculum provides a broad foundation in Years 7-9, followed by GCSE and IGCSE options in Years 10-11, and A Level pathways in the Sixth Form. The academic programme includes core subjects like Maths, English, and Science, alongside a combined Philosophy and Religion course and a PSHE programme.

The school consistently leads northern schools in national league tables, with students achieving academic results that are significantly above national averages. Graduates frequently progress to highly selective courses at sought-after universities. Junior School students also perform consistently above national averages in end of Key Stage 2 SATs in Maths, English, and Science.

The school provides pastoral support and maintains a focus on student wellbeing, including a dedicated PSHE programme. Support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and neurodiversity is managed through the school's pastoral and academic structures.

The school is a selective, co-educational day school for students aged 7 to 18 (Years 3 to 13). Prospective families are encouraged to book a private tour or attend an online introduction to learn more about the admissions process. A £400 deposit is required upon acceptance of a place.

The academic year is divided into three terms: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. The school year typically begins in early September with induction days for new students, includes a Lord Mayor’s Holiday in December, and concludes in early July. Detailed term dates, including half-term breaks and bank holidays, are published annually.

The campus features a state-of-the-art library, a Sixth Form centre with study pods and a coffee bar, and a Performing Arts Centre with a 300-seat theatre, recording studio, and dance studio. Sporting facilities include a swimming pool, two sports halls, a climbing wall, fitness suite, weights room, and artificial turf pitches, complemented by off-site access to the Jesmond Cricket Ground. The Science and Technology Centre houses 15 laboratories, while the Junior School includes dedicated art, IT, and science spaces, as well as green-screen technology and outdoor play areas.

The school offers a comprehensive range of co-curricular activities, which are included in the school fees. Offerings include sports such as athletics, boxing, cricket, fives, netball, rowing, rugby, and swimming, as well as performing arts, debating, photography, stage crew, the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), and World Challenge. Students also participate in various partnerships, voluntary service, and robotics programmes.