Ages 
The school quite rightly values its impressive academic achievements. But what's even more impressive is that it's shaking off it's hothouse label and focusing more on pastoral care. The emphasis now is on developing fully rounded children, who are confident and articulate enough to set their own aspirational targets. What’s more, they seem to be enjoying doing so and relishing the challenges.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 250 ·
- Religion
- Non-denom
- Fees
- £16,863 pa
- Local authority
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head of RGS Junior School
Mr James Millar
Since 2020, James Miller. At the school since 2009, deputy from 2012. As a keen cricketer, a sports science degree from Northumbria led to a development role with the English Cricket Board. Experience of working with children paved the way to
Entrance
In year 3, groups of 16 invited in for a day. Potential, interaction with peers and co-curricular engagement considered just as important as the six mini tests taken during trial lessons. Focus on spelling, comprehension, creative writing, sentence
- Open days
- November
Exit
No entry test required for senior school, where vast majority progress. An odd one relocates and school reserves the right to have a discussion if there are concerns, in plenty of time for any change, but very unusual.
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Teaching & learning
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review In the JS, smart phones are not permitted. If children require a phone for travel, they can use a feature phone which gets handed in each day.
Pupils
Money matters
Offers two bursaries, one for entry in year 3 and one in year 5.
- Fee information
- £16,863 pa
Our view
‘One school, one team’ is the motto and this is certainly evident, with the senior and junior schools sitting cheek by jowl on the ‘efficient’ site. RGS has a long history, founded in 1525, and has occupied its current space in the heart of Newcastle
The last word
The school quite rightly values its impressive academic achievements. But what's even more impressive is that it's shaking off it's hothouse label and focusing more on pastoral care. The emphasis now is on developing fully rounded children, who are
