Dame Allan's Schools, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Dame Allan's Schools is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It has an Anglican religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Dame Allan's Schools in detail
Dame Allan's Schools in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Learning in the Early Years is playful, purposeful and child-centred. Through a broad, hands-on curriculum, children ask questions, make discoveries and grow in confidence every day. We place real emphasis on independence and curiosity, supporting each child to develop at their own pace and take pride in what they can do."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Dame Allan's Schools can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Dame Allan's Schools are Bahr Academy (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, selective); Westfield School (1.5 miles); Newcastle High School for Girls GDST (1.7 miles); and Royal Grammar School (1.8 miles).
Bahr AcademyWestfield SchoolNewcastle High School for Girls GDSTRoyal Grammar School
Where pupils go next
Of the 101 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 77% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 10% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 231 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dame Allan's School (w-bound), 50 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
At its routine inspection in September 2026, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding. Report
Routine Inspection
15 September 2026
Routine Inspection
17 October 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
19 November 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 May 2019
Regulatory Compliance
15 March 2017
Regulatory Compliance
19 April 2016
Standard Inspection
1 January 2011
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Dame Allan's Schools can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
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20 Aug 2026
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20 Aug 2026
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20 Aug 2026
Dame Allan’s teenager celebrates nine top GCSE grades as Scotland hockey ambitions grow
20 Aug 2026
Dame Allan’s pupil Ruby celebrates top GCSE grades with ambitions to become a farm vet
20 Aug 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Dame Allan's Schools.
- Step2Success Newcastle870m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 11 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
1,240 pupils
1,401 places
161 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
2,560
Applications
2,594
Got 1st preference
79.0%
Got preferred school
93.4%
All secondary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
231
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
18.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,240
Total Pupils
720
Boys
520
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Dame Allan's Schools
What are GCSE results like at Dame Allan's Schools?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Dame Allan's Schools can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Dame Allan's Schools last inspected?
Dame Allan's Schools is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2026. At its routine inspection in September 2026, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding.
How many pupils go to Dame Allan's Schools?
Dame Allan's Schools has around 1240 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Dame Allan's Schools?
Dame Allan's Schools is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Dame Allan's Schools have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Dame Allan's Schools: Step2Success Newcastle (870m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Dame Allan's Schools?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 11 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dame Allan's Schools?
Dame Allan's Schools is at Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YJ.
Sources: Independent Schools Inspectorate; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)