Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE2 4DX
10 simple reasons to choose RGS Junior School
Independent prep school in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Academically selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Junior division of Royal Grammar School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees are £4,071 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose RGS Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 86.
One of the best independent prep schools in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 21.8 pupils per class and 14.6 pupils per teacher.
At the end of Year 6, most Junior pupils go on to Royal Grammar School Newcastle, one of the top 5% of UK schools by academic achievement. ISI Inspectors consider the academic achievement of pupils to be "exceptional".
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish. There are over 10 different academic clubs per year group per term. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess.
Specialist teachers for music, languages and sport throughout, and for most subjects from Year 6.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in fencing, gymnastics, swimming.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument. 2 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Attractive buildings and setting. Facilities are among the top 20% of prep schools.
Find another school near RGS Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
Newcastle Preparatory School (0.1 miles); Newcastle High School, Juniors (1.3 miles); Dame Allan's Junior School (1.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
West Jesmond Primary School (0.6 miles); Moorside Primary School (1.2 miles); Cragside Primary School (2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (0 miles); Newcastle School for Boys (1.7 miles); Westfield School (1.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Gosforth Junior High Academy (2.2 miles); Gosforth Academy (2.6 miles); Sacred Heart Catholic High School (2.9 miles).