About Us
RGS is a leading independent, fully co-educational day school for students aged 7 -18 years (Years 3 to 13). We regularly lead all northern schools in national league tables and pride ourselves on academic excellence, a high level of pastoral support, involvement in a wide range of sports and other extra-curricular activities, and our commitment to bursaries and partnerships.
Prospective Families
Newcastle Royal Grammar School is the North East's leading Independent School.

Take a look through our website to find out more about why there's more to life at RGS!
Current Families
We understand that it is vital for you keep up to date with everything going on in school.

On these pages, you'll find everything you need to know about the day to day running of the RGS.
RGS Family
Being a member of the RGS is more than being a student at a school. It means being part of a family which includes current students, parents and staff, Old Novocastrians and the wider community.
Join Us
Want to join the RGS Family? There are plenty of ways you can get involved.
500
2025 marks 500 years since the founding legacy of the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.

Explore our rich history, find out about our BIG birthday celebrations, and discover how you can be a part of our 500th anniversary.

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Cathedral Pews

In the newest part of our school you can find an object connecting us to our first, 16th century home.

These Victorian pews originate from Newcastle Cathedral, dating from around 1882 when St Nicholas’ Church became a cathedral. They were the front row pews on the left-hand side of the nave, where generations of brides would have sat on their wedding day.

RGS acquired the pews in late 2019 when Newcastle Cathedral was selling them ready for their big renovation project. They now provide a quiet spot for students to take a seat over breaktime.