Last updated 28 September 2026
School Guide verdict
Royal Grammar School is an independent secondary in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, earning a top 5-star rating from School Guide. At its 2024 ISI inspection, the quality of academic and other achievements was judged exceptional.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
School Description
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
Royal Grammar School was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2024, where it was judged exceptional for the success of the school and the quality of academic and other achievements, and excellent for pupils' personal development and governance.
There are 1332 pupils attending Royal Grammar School.