About the school
Royal Grammar School Newcastle is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 7-18 years (Years 3 to 13) in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. The site states the school has over 1,300 students and a sixth form of more than 330 students.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
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| Age range | 7-18 |
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| Pupils on roll | approx. 1,300 |
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| Founded | 1525 |
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| Sixth form | Yes |
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Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
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| Delivery | To be confirmed |
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Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
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| Detail | Bursary applications are welcomed from families who are permanent residents of the North East of England. |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
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| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
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| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
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Bursary page states for September 2027 entry: bursary application deadline 2026-11-23 and supporting evidence deadline 2026-12-04.
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