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Co-Educational Private Schools in Tyne and Wear

Co-educational independent schools throughout North East England provide families with preparatory and senior options across the region. School Scout supports comparisons between institutions, helping parents review tuition, academic outcomes and boarding availability before selecting a county.

Explore all private schools in Tyne and Wear, or compare schools across North East.

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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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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 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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RGS Newcastle

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

Co-Ed 7 - 19 1,330 Day

Fees from £5,621 per term

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Westfield School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4HS

Co-Ed 3 - 18 189 Day

Fees from £4,794 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

How many co-educational schools are there in Tyne and Wear?

There are 7 independent co-educational schools across Tyne and Wear, where boys and girls learn together.

What does co-educational mean?

Co-educational schools teach boys and girls together, offering a balanced and inclusive learning environment.

Learn more about co-educational vs single-sex schools in our guide.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/single-sex-or-co-educational-schools