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Royal Grammar School
Independent school · Newcastle upon Tyne
| Address | Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7–19 |
| Pupils | 1332 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01912815711 |
| Website | http://www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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 |
New student induction day Wed 2 Sep (new Y3, new Y5, all Y7, new Y9, all Y12); term starts for all Thu 3 Sep. Lord Mayor's Holiday Mon 7 Dec. Bank holiday Mon 3 May. RGS Festival Sat 26 Jun (all students attend).
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 |
New student induction day Fri 3 Sep (new Y3, new Y5, all Y7, new Y9, all Y12); term starts for all Mon 6 Sep. Lord Mayor's Holiday Mon 6 Dec. Bank holiday Mon 1 May. RGS Festival Sat 24 Jun (all students attend).
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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
Tuition fees are annual; lunch charges are per term. Fees include wraparound care (7:45am to 5:45pm) and co-curricular activities. Payable termly or over 11 months.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 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.
- 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
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.