The Newcastle School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Newcastle School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Newcastle School in detail
The Newcastle School in its own words
Coming up: an open evening on Thursday 26 November 2026. 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 The Newcastle School 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 The Newcastle School are Westfield School (0.4 miles); Hopespring Newcastle (1.3 miles, Outstanding); Newcastle High School for Girls GDST (1.3 miles); and Newcastle Preparatory School (1.6 miles).
Westfield SchoolHopespring NewcastleNewcastle High School for Girls GDSTNewcastle Preparatory School
Where pupils go next
Of the 35 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 51% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 26% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 29 pupils (9.7%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Regent Centre (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Salters Road-Linden Road (sw-bound), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Newcastle School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
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.
Non-Routine Inspection
4 June 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
28 November 2025
Routine Inspection
30 April 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 January 2022
Regulatory Compliance
27 September 2017
Integrated
1 October 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,465 to £22,770
depending on year group
| Senior School (Years 7–13) per term | £22,770 a year |
| Junior School (Years 3–6) per term | £18,585 a year |
| Junior School (Years 1–2) per term | £18,030 a year |
| Reception per term | £15,465 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
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 The Newcastle School 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 The Newcastle School
Newcastle School for Boys Celebrates GCSE Success and Looks Ahead to an Exciting New Chapter
20 Aug 2026
Outstanding Fine Art success with this year’s GCSE results
12 Jun 2026
Celebrating Year 13 results with 100% university success
5 Jun 2026
From The Newcastle School'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 The Newcastle School.
- Captain Ted'sAt the school · Not yet graded
- Rugby Minis NSB150m away · Not yet graded
- Schools Out Childcare390m away · Not yet graded
- Gosforth Kumon study centre450m away · Not yet graded
- Epic Camps GJHA460m away · Not yet graded
- Junior All Stars Ltd460m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 29 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
7 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
69%
Available places
298 pupils
433 places
135 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
10.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
298
Total Pupils
298
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Newcastle School
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Questions parents ask about The Newcastle School
What are GCSE results like at The Newcastle School?
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 The Newcastle School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was The Newcastle School last inspected?
The Newcastle School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to The Newcastle School?
The Newcastle School has around 298 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Newcastle School?
The Newcastle 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.
Does The Newcastle School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Captain Ted's (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 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 The Newcastle School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 29 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 7 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 The Newcastle School?
The Newcastle School is at 30 West Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4ES.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)