Dame Allan's Schools
School summary
With around 1,289 pupils, Dame Allan's Schools is a sizeable independent foundation in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It holds an Anglican religious character and welcomes new pupils at age 11 through an 11+ entry process. The school's scale gives it the breadth often associated with larger independents, while its position in the city makes it accessible to families across the wider Tyne and Wear area.
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Teaching & academics
Entry at 11 is by examination, so families should expect a degree of academic selection at this stage. As a fee-paying independent, the school sets its own admissions standards rather than following local authority arrangements.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Anglican
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A long-established Newcastle independent that combines Anglican roots with the scope of a large school, suited to families seeking 11+ entry within the city.
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Dame Allan's Schools 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.