We are proud to announce the official launch of The RGS Newcastle Group of Schools, following the successful completion of our merger with Westfield School (Westfield).

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This exciting news follows our earlier announcement in February, noting that merger talks were underway.

At a time when independent education is facing unprecedented pressures, the merger represents a confident and forward-looking commitment to safeguarding high-quality independent education in the North East. 

As a group, both schools are committed to ensuring that families continue to have access to a broad range of independent educational options, recognising that individual children thrive in different environments. 

Mr Stanford, Head of RGS Newcastle and Executive Head of the RGS Newcastle Group, said: “For RGS families, this merger represents continuity and stability at a time when the sector is facing significant change. 

“While other independent schools are contracting their offer, we are grateful that our longstanding history and robust financial position, enables us to take this bold step forward. 

“By coming together, we are strengthening our position through the benefits of scale, while creating exciting new opportunities for our students. 

“Importantly, this merger strengthens our ability to invest in facilities, partnerships and curriculum innovation, ensuring we continue to deliver educational excellence within the group and beyond.  

“Through the combined strength of The RGS Newcastle Group of Schools, we are not only strengthening the future of the region's independent education sector but expanding its impact - providing exceptional opportunities for pupils while continuing to widen access, support families and play a meaningful role in the wider educational landscape across the North East." 

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