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.
- Our Foundations
- RGS 500 Choir and Orchestra Concert

In This Section

RGS Family

The RGS family is a broad community and comprises current students and their parents, Old Novocastrians and their parents, current and former staff.

We believe that we all benefit from paying an active role in our welcoming, diverse and inclusive community, which speaks to the values of our school. There is much to enjoy as part of our community, whether it be camaraderie and companionship, access to our network of likeminded individuals, possibilities to continue learning or even enjoying the comfort of nostalgia.

Being part of our community also brings with it a responsibility to give back, and our RGS Gives campaign includes ways for anyone and everyone in the RGS Family to make a difference to others.

We hope that you enjoy reading more details of our engagement with the RGS Family and how you can get involved too. If you need any further assistance, please email development@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk.

RGS is more than a school. It's a way of life. It's a community. It's a family.