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.
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500 Club

500 Club members give £500 during 2024-2026, our 500th anniversary celebration window. Donations will contribute to funding transformational bursaries.

Make a single gift using the form below:

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Make a donation today

Bright Sparks are created by donors who are able to give a regular or a single donation; whatever the amount or frequency, we'll put it to good use immediately to change lives.

View our Social Impact Report here

RGS Bursaries

1 in 16 students attend RGS on a (strictly means-tested) bursary. We welcome donations of all sizes to help change the trajectory of a child's life.

Bursaries Hardship Fund

Our hardship fund supports bursary families experiencing severe financial difficulty with non-fee costs, such as uniform, school trips and lunches.

RGS Partnerships

10,000 (and counting) students in local schools benefit from our partnerships projects, which deliver academic stretch and challenge.

Capital Fund

We are constantly looking to develop our school facilities to maintain our standard of excellence. There are various opportunities to support the fabric of our school, enhancing opportunities for students.

Find out even more about our work here: