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Private Schools in Tyne and Wear

Families considering the best British private schools in Tyne and Wear can review top independent schools through School Scout, making comparisons around tuition and academic expectations easier.

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Argyle House School

Partner school

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7LA

Co-Ed 2 - 16 213 Day

Fees from £4,620 per term

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Bahr Academy

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6PR

Girls 11 - 16 30 Day

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Hopespring Newcastle

Tyne and Wear, NE12 8UZ

Co-Ed 11 - 16 13 Day

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Hopespring Sunderland

Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HA

Co-Ed 11 - 16 24 Day

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Newcastle High School for Girls GDST

Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BA

Girls 3 - 18 657 Day

Fees from £4,728 per term

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Newcastle Preparatory School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4RH

Co-Ed 3 - 11 267 Day

Fees from £4,164 per term

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Tyne and Wear Towns

Blaydon Brunswick Byker Castletown Gosforth Hetton Houghton-le-Spring Longbenton Newburn Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland Washington Wickham and Dunston

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Tyne and Wear

How many private schools are there in Tyne and Wear?

There are 10 independent schools across Tyne and Wear, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.

Are there boarding schools in Tyne and Wear?

No, most independent schools in and around Tyne and Wear are day schools.

Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools

What age can children start private school in Tyne and Wear?

Most independent schools across Tyne and Wear accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

How do I apply to private schools in Tyne and Wear?

Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline