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.
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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!
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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.
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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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RGS Group Admissions FAQs

RGS Newcastle & Westfield (Square)

As part of the formation of the RGS Newcastle Group of Schools, we know families may have questions about what this development means for admissions at RGS.

This page answers the most common questions from current parents, 2026 applicants, and families considering RGS for 2027 entry and beyond.

Use the sections below to find exactly what you need:

If you can’t find what you need, please don’t hesitate to contact our Head of Admissions, Mrs Ali Perry, who will be happy to help: admissions@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk | 0191 212 8968

Current RGS Parents

What does this mean for my child at RGS?

Are RGS admissions or selectivity changing?

Will fees or bursaries change because of this?

Will RGS resources be diverted to Westfield?

Does this affect Sixth Form entry?

Will the RGS identity or brand change?

Parents of Applicants for 2026 Entry

Will this change our application or the outcome?

Will offers for 2026 entry be affected?

Does this mean Westfield pupils could transfer into RGS automatically?

Families Considering RGS for 2027+ Entry

What should we know as we consider RGS for the future?
Will year groups get bigger or selectivity change?

What should we know as we consider RGS for the future?

Will year groups get bigger or selectivity change?

Shared FAQs Across Both Schools

Will there be changes to routines, term dates, transport or uniform?

Will pupils move between sites or share classes?

Does this create financial risk for RGS?

Is safeguarding or SEND provision changing?

Will co‑curricular programmes change?

Is there a timeline for further changes?

Looking for general admissions information?
Visit our main RGS Admissions page.

You can review our Standard Terms and Conditions and our Cancellation Notice and Form.

Junior School Prospectus

First page of the PDF file: Junior School Prospectus

Senior School Prospectus

First page of the PDF file: Senior School Junior School Prospectus

Sixth Form Prospectus

The image showcases various aspects of the sixth form experience, including students engaged in academic work, social activities, and sports. The background features a school building, suggesting an educational setting.

TRANSPORTtoRGS (PDF)