News & Events
There's always a lot going on at RGS which we love sharing with you. You will find lots of our news on the website, but be sure to follow our social media accounts to ensure you don't miss anything.
![Celebrating A Year of Exceptional Achievements]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739805470/rgsnewcastleschuk/nbkqf2vtw2cpo7aqwxbw/MrStanford_Headmaster.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739805470/rgsnewcastleschuk/nbkqf2vtw2cpo7aqwxbw/MrStanford_Headmaster.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739805470/rgsnewcastleschuk/nbkqf2vtw2cpo7aqwxbw/MrStanford_Headmaster.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739805470/rgsnewcastleschuk/nbkqf2vtw2cpo7aqwxbw/MrStanford_Headmaster.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739805470/rgsnewcastleschuk/nbkqf2vtw2cpo7aqwxbw/MrStanford_Headmaster.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739805470/rgsnewcastleschuk/nbkqf2vtw2cpo7aqwxbw/MrStanford_Headmaster.jpg","width":2200}])
Read Mr Stanford's end of the year Northern Insight blog in full.
![Enduring Excellence: RGS Maintains Academic Excellence Accolade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764937557/rgsnewcastleschuk/t0vjebasrmbcyt6hkpsz/SundayTimesAward2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764937557/rgsnewcastleschuk/t0vjebasrmbcyt6hkpsz/SundayTimesAward2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764937557/rgsnewcastleschuk/t0vjebasrmbcyt6hkpsz/SundayTimesAward2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764937557/rgsnewcastleschuk/t0vjebasrmbcyt6hkpsz/SundayTimesAward2026.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764937557/rgsnewcastleschuk/t0vjebasrmbcyt6hkpsz/SundayTimesAward2026.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764937557/rgsnewcastleschuk/t0vjebasrmbcyt6hkpsz/SundayTimesAward2026.png","width":1920}])
In this special Quincentenary year, we’re proud to once again be named North East Independent School of the Year for Academic Excellence.
![Sixth Form Opportunities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764004022/rgsnewcastleschuk/rcer5vshopbpaqcnmxef/Specialistsixthformopportunities.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764004022/rgsnewcastleschuk/rcer5vshopbpaqcnmxef/Specialistsixthformopportunities.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764004022/rgsnewcastleschuk/rcer5vshopbpaqcnmxef/Specialistsixthformopportunities.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764004022/rgsnewcastleschuk/rcer5vshopbpaqcnmxef/Specialistsixthformopportunities.png","width":1080}])
Applications are now open for the RGS Music Award, launching in September 2026, and the Reece Foundation Bursary Scheme.
![RGS Newcastle, In Our Own Words]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573124146/rgsnewcastleschuk/k9niyltppk6veqe9dfnh/uniform-web-21.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573124146/rgsnewcastleschuk/k9niyltppk6veqe9dfnh/uniform-web-21.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1573124146/rgsnewcastleschuk/k9niyltppk6veqe9dfnh/uniform-web-21.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1573124146/rgsnewcastleschuk/k9niyltppk6veqe9dfnh/uniform-web-21.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1573124146/rgsnewcastleschuk/k9niyltppk6veqe9dfnh/uniform-web-21.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573124146/rgsnewcastleschuk/k9niyltppk6veqe9dfnh/uniform-web-21.jpg","width":1800}])
Read RGS Newcastle's monthly Northern Insight blog in full.
![RGS SIXTH FORM EXPANDS A-LEVEL OPTIONS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763043301/rgsnewcastleschuk/cnm83rtwqxnqlhbbkssq/RGSSixthFormMarkSlater2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763043301/rgsnewcastleschuk/cnm83rtwqxnqlhbbkssq/RGSSixthFormMarkSlater2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763043301/rgsnewcastleschuk/cnm83rtwqxnqlhbbkssq/RGSSixthFormMarkSlater2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763043301/rgsnewcastleschuk/cnm83rtwqxnqlhbbkssq/RGSSixthFormMarkSlater2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763043301/rgsnewcastleschuk/cnm83rtwqxnqlhbbkssq/RGSSixthFormMarkSlater2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1763043301/rgsnewcastleschuk/cnm83rtwqxnqlhbbkssq/RGSSixthFormMarkSlater2025.jpg","width":2200}])
In response to strong demand, RGS Sixth Form is introducing two new A-Level subjects: Business Studies and Photography.
![Honouring Service and Sacrifice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762867845/rgsnewcastleschuk/f9i6ze3vqials66xmdke/CCFRemembranceService2025_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762867845/rgsnewcastleschuk/f9i6ze3vqials66xmdke/CCFRemembranceService2025_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762867845/rgsnewcastleschuk/f9i6ze3vqials66xmdke/CCFRemembranceService2025_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762867845/rgsnewcastleschuk/f9i6ze3vqials66xmdke/CCFRemembranceService2025_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762867845/rgsnewcastleschuk/f9i6ze3vqials66xmdke/CCFRemembranceService2025_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762867845/rgsnewcastleschuk/f9i6ze3vqials66xmdke/CCFRemembranceService2025_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Honouring the scarifies of our Armed Services both past and present. Lest We Forget.
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Publications
The school produces four main print publications at various intervals throughout the year:
The Review
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