Royal Grammar School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

In its own words: "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 ."

Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

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 Royal Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to Royal Grammar School are Newcastle Preparatory School (under 0.1 miles); Newcastle High School for Girls GDST (0.3 miles); Westfield School (1.4 miles); and Bahr Academy (1.5 miles, Requires improvement, selective).

Of the 162 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 78% went on to university or other higher education and 12% into work.

In 2026, 165 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 4 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Jesmond (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 110 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Osborne Road-Jesmond Road (n-bound), 190 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Royal Grammar 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 1064 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318), as is usual near a town centre.