Newcastle Preparatory School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Newcastle Preparatory School in detail
Newcastle Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "NPS children are confident, eager learners because they are nurtured and encouraged to succeed every step of the way."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is both my joy and privilege to be the Head Teacher of Newcastle Preparatory School. Nestled in the heart of Jesmond, NPS offers the very best in primary education for girls and boys aged 3 to 11."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, dance, choir, chess, Lego and STEM.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Newcastle Preparatory School are Royal Grammar School (under 0.1 miles); Newcastle High School for Girls GDST (0.3 miles); Westfield School (1.4 miles); and Bahr Academy (1.6 miles, Requires improvement, selective).
Royal Grammar SchoolNewcastle High School for Girls GDSTWestfield SchoolBahr Academy
Who goes there
In 2026, 29 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 1 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 60 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Osborne Road-Jesmond Road (n-bound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Newcastle Preparatory School 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 1014 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, shoplifting 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 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
1 April 2025
Short Visit
3 October 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
29 March 2022
Regulatory Compliance
11 October 2017
Integrated
5 March 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,824 to £16,620
depending on year group
| Reception per term* | £13,824 a year |
| Reception per term ** | £16,620 a year |
| Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 per term | £16,620 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Tyne and Wear - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Newcastle Preparatory School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 62
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 62 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 54 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 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
83%
Available places
241 pupils
290 places
49 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
29
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
12.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
241
Total Pupils
158
Boys
83
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Newcastle Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Newcastle Preparatory School
When was Newcastle Preparatory School last inspected?
Newcastle Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
How many pupils go to Newcastle Preparatory School?
Newcastle Preparatory School has around 241 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Newcastle Preparatory School?
Newcastle Preparatory School 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.
How many road collisions happen near Newcastle Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 62 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 54 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 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 Preparatory School?
Newcastle Preparatory School is at 6 Eslington Road, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4RH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)