Dame Allan's Junior School
School summary
Spanning the years from nursery age to eleven, Dame Allan's Junior School is a small independent in Newcastle upon Tyne with roughly 310 mixed pupils on roll. Its modest size lends itself to a close-knit, family feel where children are well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of "excellent", both overall and for pupils' personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. The school is led by Head of Junior School Geoff Laidler.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 17 October 2023
Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" rating reflects strong outcomes across the junior years. Academic scholarships are available, signalling a school that recognises and rewards able pupils as they progress.
Head of junior school · Geoff Laidler
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones must be handed in to class teacher at beginning of day and collected after final lesson. No devices left in bags or pockets, whether switched on or off.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,821
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