Admissions
Your child's journey to join the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle starts here!
We are delighted that you are considering joining our vibrant, ambitious and welcoming school community. Whether you are exploring RGS for the first time or ready to begin an application, this page will guide you through everything you need to know.
Applications for September 2026 entry to RGS are now closed*, but families interested in 2027 entry and beyond are warmly encouraged to register their interest or begin an application at any time.
* A small number of places may occasionally become available in certain year groups. Please contact the Admissions Team to discuss individual circumstances.
Why RGS?
At RGS, aspirations are high, and opportunities are endless. Students flourish in an environment that blends academic challenge with exceptional pastoral support and an enriching co‑curricular programme. They leave RGS not only well-prepared for the most competitive university pathways, but also confident, curious and grounded young adults ready to shape their futures.
What makes RGS special:
- Ambition with Heart: A balance of scholarship, wellbeing and personal development.
- Extraordinary Opportunities: A broad co‑curricular programme that inspires discovery.
- A Place to Belong: Warm, down‑to‑earth community and lifelong friendships.
- Preparation for Tomorrow: Progression to selective university courses and diverse creative, academic and vocational pathways.
Entry Routes: Fee-Paying Places & Bursaries
We welcome pupils from a wide range of backgrounds, with places available both on a fee-paying basis and through our generous means-tested bursary programme. Find out more about eligibility, assessment and fees by visiting the pages below.
Your Admissions Journey
Explore
Learn what makes an RGS education distinctive.
Visit our Junior, Senior and Sixth Form admissions information.
Visit
Experience life at RGS - whether through Open Days, bespoke tours or virtual events.
You can also join our Online Introduction on 11th June for families considering 2027 entry and future years.
Apply
Start an application for September 2027 and beyond using the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page.
As part of the formation of the RGS Newcastle Group of Schools, Westfield School will be joining RGS Newcastle. We know families may have questions about what this means for admissions. To support you, we have created a dedicated set of Admissions FAQs. Applications for Westfield School’s September 2026 intake continue as normal.
Life at RGS
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Sunday Times Parent Power 2026
