RGS is a city-centre school and has always been located less than a mile from the edge of Newcastle's medieval town walls.
Our proximity to the heart of Newcastle has influenced our school’s unique character and involvement in so much of civic life over five centuries.
From Churchyard to Jesmond
Newcastle's mother church of St Nicholas was our first home around 1545, in a small building in the north-east bounds of the churchyard. Over the next five centuries we have moved the main school five times, as well as having two locations for a Branch School in the 19th century.
Explore the history of our current and former sites below:
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St Nicholas’ Church (Newcastle Cathedral)
Our earliest school was located in the churchyard of St Nicholas - the church which was to become Newcastle Cathedral in 1882.
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Charlotte Square
Charlotte Square is the only one of our former buildings which still stands in 2025. Located in the centre of Newcastle, the town house was our home 1848-1870.
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The Hospital of St Mary the Virgin
Our school moved to its second home in 1607, taking over buildings of the Hospital of St Mary the Virgin on Westgate Road. We remained there until 1844.
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Rye Hill
The school was located at Rye Hill in Newcastle's west end, from 1870 to 1906. The site is now home to the Newcastle College campus.
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Forth House
The school spent four short years at Forth House, between 1844-1848. It was located roughly where Neville Street meets Central Parkway, next to Times Square.
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Eskdale Terrace
Our Eskdale Terrace home is the place our whole RGS community knows well. Some of it has stayed remarkably true to its first days as a brand-new building in 1906.
RGS Locations: 1545-2025
Explore an interactive map of each of our former sites.
Gone but not Forgotten
Our Eskdale Terrace site has undergone huge change over almost 120 years. Explore some of the buildings that no longer exist but have not been forgotten by generations of Old Novos.
Select each image to find out more.
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Surrounded by HistoryRGS is lucky to have so many incredible heritage objects still on proud display around our Jesmond home. Explore the history behind the treasures that students walk past every day.
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RGS Underwater
Exploring the floods of 1913 and 2012 which caused huge damage in Newcastle and surrounding areas. Read on to find out how RGS was affected.
RGS500 Gives
As part of the RGS Family, there are lots of ways you can give back during our 500th year. Explore our exclusive giving clubs below, as well as our sponsorship and advertising packages.