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Private Schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne has 10 private schools in and around the area, including pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form. Families can compare school types and mainly day schools.

Explore our UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points and key dates.

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Argyle House School

Argyle House School

Partner school

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7LA

Co-Ed 2 - 16 213 Day

Fees from £4,620 per term

Newcastle Preparatory School

Newcastle Preparatory School

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

Co-Ed 3 - 11 267 Day

Fees from £4,164 per term

RGS Newcastle

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

Co-Ed 7 - 19 1,330 Day

Fees from £5,621 per term

Hopespring Newcastle

Hopespring Newcastle

Tyne and Wear, NE12 8UZ

Co-Ed 11 - 16 13 Day

Newcastle High School for Girls GDST

Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BA

Girls 3 - 18 657 Day

Fees from £4,728 per term

Newcastle School for Boys

Newcastle School for Boys

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

Boys 2 - 18 361 Day

Fees from £5,155 per term

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

How many private schools are there in Newcastle upon Tyne?
There are 10 independent schools in and around Newcastle upon Tyne, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Newcastle upon Tyne?
No, most independent schools in and around Newcastle upon Tyne are day schools.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

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

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