Royal Grammar School

Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX

Independent school for ages 7–19 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Mixed intake.

Royal Grammar School is a large independent school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within Newcastle upon Tyne local authority, for boys and girls aged 7 to 19. It has a sixth form and around 1,330 pupils.

Its ISI inspection in November 2024 found relevant standards met, including safeguarding.

The school describes itself as forward-thinking and inclusive, with values around belonging, belief in each other, love of learning and ambition. It says pupils are encouraged to be intellectually curious, creative, confident and independent-minded.

Ages 7–19 · All-through

1,330 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Mixed

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