Dame Allan's Junior School
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East · NE2 4NG
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.
310
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£16,821
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 310
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
- Website
- https://www.dameallans.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0191 2246770
Headteacher
Head of junior school Geoff Laidler
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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.
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Ethos & heritage
- 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.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,821
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 17 October 2023
The last word
A small, well-regarded independent for families in Newcastle seeking an excellent-rated start, all the way from nursery to the move up to senior school.
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Dame Allan's Junior School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Dame Allan's Junior School located?
Dame Allan's Junior School is located at Hunter’s Road, Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4NG.
What type of school is Dame Allan's Junior School?
Dame Allan's Junior School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
How many pupils attend Dame Allan's Junior School?
Dame Allan's Junior School has approximately 310 pupils on roll.
What is Dame Allan's Junior School's inspection rating?
Dame Allan's Junior School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 17 October 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.