Newcastle High School for Girls GDST, Jesmond
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 18 in Jesmond. It has a Church of England 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 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST in detail
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 10am, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 1.30pm and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 at 8.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Newcastle upon Tyne
Open days on the school's site (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 Newcastle High School for Girls GDST 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 Newcastle High School for Girls GDST are Newcastle Preparatory School (0.3 miles); Royal Grammar School (0.3 miles); Westfield School (1.1 miles); and The Newcastle School (1.3 miles, selective).
Newcastle Preparatory SchoolRoyal Grammar SchoolWestfield SchoolThe Newcastle School
Where pupils go next
Of the 65 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 77% went on to university or other higher education and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 56 pupils (8.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Osborne Road-Osborne Avenue (s-bound), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Newcastle High School for Girls GDST stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 650 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
26 September 2023
Regulatory Compliance
6 February 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
24 January 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
24 January 2017
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£18,540
about £6,180 a term
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Newcastle upon Tyne - 4 schools' published fees side by side
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 Newcastle High School for Girls GDST 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
Latest from Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
NHSG Champions New Awards Celebrating Exceptional Women Across the North East
15 Sep 2026
Newcastle High School for Girls Flies the Flag for the North East as Finalist in Independent Schools of the Year Awards
10 Sep 2026
Top Grades Open Global Opportunities for Aspiring Lawyer Sarah
20 Aug 2026
Future Medic Grace Earns Top Grades and Looks Ahead to Sixth Form
20 Aug 2026
GCSE Success Inspires Sonia’s Next Steps Towards Medicine
20 Aug 2026
Future Doctor Mrinal Delighted with Top Grade Results
20 Aug 2026
From Newcastle High School for Girls GDST's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Newcastle High School for Girls GDST.
- Sports SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Little Acorns Out of School Club Ltd160m away · Not yet graded
- Sport North East510m away · Not yet graded
- Happy Days Club Ltd530m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 27 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
10 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
60%
Available places
660 pupils
1,100 places
440 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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
56
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
8.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
660
Total Pupils
0
Boys
660
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
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Questions parents ask about Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
What are GCSE results like at Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?
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 Newcastle High School for Girls GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Newcastle High School for Girls GDST last inspected?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2023.
How many pupils go to Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST has around 660 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST 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 Newcastle High School for Girls GDST have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Sports School (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 27 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 10 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 Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is at Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Jesmond, NE2 3BA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)