Independent school · Newcastle upon Tyne
Royal Grammar School
- Ages 7–19
- Mixed
- £17,537–£20,817/year
- Term dates checked
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Tue 14 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Thu 10 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Thu 6 Apr 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 6 Jun 2028 | Thu 6 Jul 2028 |
Fees 2026/27
Per year, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Junior School (including VAT) | £17,537.00 |
| Senior School (including VAT) | £20,817.00 |
| Junior School lunches, Autumn term (optional) | £313.00 |
| Junior School lunches, Spring/Summer term (optional) | £251.00 |
| Senior School lunches, Autumn term (optional) | £329.00 |
| Senior School lunches, Spring/Summer term (optional) | £263.00 |
Deposit: £400.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Year 3
- Year 5
Year 3 (up to 60 places): applicants spend an assessment day with literacy and maths activities, plus a school report. Year 5 (8–12 places): assessment morning with short literacy and maths papers, then an activity day for a shortlist, plus a school report. Offers by email.
Assessments
- Year 3: assessment day (literacy and mathematics)
- Year 5: assessment morning test papers and activity day
- Report from current school
Registration deadline: Mon 7 Dec 2026
Open events
- Year 5 Assessment Morning: Sat 21 Nov 2026
- Year 5 Activity Day: Tue 1 Dec 2026
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
About and location
- Ages
- 7–19
- Pupils
- 1332
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01912815711
- Address
- Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX
- Website
- rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.