Royal Grammar School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East · NE2 4DX
Tracing its origins to 1525, the Royal Grammar School is a long-established independent school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, taking pupils on a mixed, non-denominational and day basis. Entry is available at age 11, with around 250 pupils currently on roll. The school is inspected by the ISI and led, in its junior section, by Head of RGS Junior School Mr James Millar. Families weighing the move will find a school with deep historical roots and a clear structure for younger pupils.
250
Pupils
£16,863
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 250
- Location
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
- Website
- http://www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head of RGS Junior School Mr James Millar
Latest results
Attainment 8
10.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Annual day fees reach up to £16,863, and the school offers two bursaries, one for entry in Year 3 and one in Year 5, which may ease the cost for some families. Published attainment figures here relate to the junior phase rather than to GCSE outcomes, so the headline Attainment 8 and grade 5+ measures should not be read as senior examination results.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1525
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
In the junior school, smart phones are not permitted. If children require a phone for travel, they can use a feature phone which gets handed in each day.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,863
Offers two bursaries, one for entry in year 3 and one in year 5
The last word
A school with nearly five centuries of history behind it, offering 11+ entry and a small number of bursaries for those who qualify.
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Royal Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Royal Grammar School located?
Royal Grammar School is located at Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX.
What type of school is Royal Grammar School?
Royal Grammar School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
How many pupils attend Royal Grammar School?
Royal Grammar School has approximately 250 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.