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Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Independent school · Newcastle upon Tyne
| Address | Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 3BA |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Pupils | 660 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01912811768 |
| Website | http://www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net |
Term dates
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Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sixth Form school fees per term | £6,180.00 |
| Sixth Form lunch fees per term (Year 12) | £364.00 |
| Sixth Form lunch fees per term (Year 13) | £320.00 |
Registration fee: £30.00
Deposit: £500.00
Only the Sixth Form fees page is in the text; rates inclusive of VAT where applicable. Registration fee £30 (British and Irish pupils); international registration £360; Initial International Enrolment Fee £3,240. GDST 20% discount for third and subsequent daughters. Exam fees extra.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 7, Year 8, Sixth Form, Year 12
Academically selective. Nursery and Reception: 30-minute verbal and practical assessment. Years 1-6: part-day assessment in reading, writing, spelling and maths (interview for Years 5-6). Year 7: English and maths papers, computer-based test and interview. Years 8-10: longer papers plus reasoning tests and interview. Sixth Form: interview and six GCSEs at Grade 6+.
- Verbal and practical activities (Early Years)
- Reading, Writing, Spelling and Mathematics (Years 1-6)
- English and maths papers
- Computer based verbal, numerical and non-verbal test (Year 7)
- Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning papers (Years 8-10)
- Interview
- School report
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | Durham City, Framwellgate Moor, Pity Me, Plawsworth Gate, Chester Moor, Chester-le-Street, Washington, Birtley, Low Fell, Gateshead | |
| Wearside | Herrington, Farringdon, Tunstall, Sunderland, Seaburn, Whitburn, Cleadon, Boldon, Felling | |
| Derwent Valley | Shotley Bridge, Hamsterley Mill, Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Sunniside, Whickham, Derwenthaugh, Denton Burn, Westgate Road | |
| Tyne Valley | Hexham, Dilston, Corbridge, Riding Mill, Stocksfield, Painshawfield, Prudhoe, Crawcrook, Blaydon, Scotswood Road, St James’ Boulevard | |
| Morpeth | Morpeth, Clifton Village, Stannington, Cramlington, Seaton Burn, Gosforth High Street | |
| North Tyneside | Whitley Bay, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, North Shields, Preston Grange/Rake Lane, Battlehill, Benton | |
| Ponteland | Westerhope, Callerton, High Callerton, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Woolsington, Kenton, Fenham | |
| Gosforth | Great Park, Kingston Park, Fawdon, Coxlodge, Salters’ Road, West Avenue, The Grove, High West Jesmond | |
| City East | Earsdon, Backworth, Shiremoor, Northumberland Park, Palmersville, Forest Hall, Killingworth, West Moor, South Gosforth, Longbenton, High Heaton | |
| Shuttle between Senior School and Junior School |
Cost: Simple zonal pricing; single fares to full-term passes (amounts not given)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.