- Independent school for boys and girls
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: entry, assessments, dates and fees
Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4DX
Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website
Can we apply, and when?
For September 2027 entry
Registration closes, 11+ entry
Tue 5 Jan
Tuesday 5 January 2027, for September 2027 entry
Checked, source: Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, checked- Not published
Places
Fees at 11+, day
£6,939a term
2026–27 school year, including VAT
Checked, source: Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, checked
Your next steps for 11+ entry
Next: Bursary applications close
in about 5 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Registration closes for 11+ entry
in 11 weeks
Coming up: Entrance tests
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle sets its own tests and decides after them. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.
How entry works
Ways in, and how children are assessed
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle takes new pupils at 7+, 9+, 11+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.
11+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a group activity and a reference from the current school.
Registration closes: Tuesday 5 January 2027 (for September 2027 entry)
Other ways in: 7+, 9+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each
7+ entry
60 places
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a group activity and a reference from the current school.
Registration closes: Monday 7 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
9+ entry
How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper and a reference from the current school.
Registration closes: Monday 16 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)
16+ entry
50 places
How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and GCSE grade requirements.
Source: Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, checked
More about entry from our guide
Year 3 and Year 5 entry is to RGS Junior School, which we treat as part of RGS itself, so both are covered on this page alongside Year 7 and the sixth form.
7+ (Year 3)
The school takes up to up to 60Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: We currently welcome up to 60 boys and girls into Year 3 each year, and they form three classes of 20.
View the official source children into Year 3. The assessment window is Monday 11 January 2027 to Thursday 21 January 2027Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Year 3 Assessment Day(s): 11th-21st January 2027 (Each child attends for one assessment day within this period.)
View the official source; children are assessed in literacy and maths and take part in group activities, and the school asks their current school for a report.
- Places: up to 60Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
We currently welcome up to 60 boys and girls into Year 3 each year, and they form three classes of 20.
View the official source - What the school assesses: group or team activityRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
They take part in a variety of activities that allow them to demonstrate skills and knowledge, their capacity for learning, working co-operatively and sticking at tasks, and the attributes and qualities – not all strictly academic – that will underpin their ability to thrive at the RGS.
View the official source; school's own English assessmentRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:Elements of both literacy and mathematics are taught and assessed during the day.
View the official source; school's own maths assessmentRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:Elements of both literacy and mathematics are taught and assessed during the day.
View the official source; reference or report from current schoolRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:We also ask for a report from all applicants' current schools.
View the official source - The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
September 2027 applicants to Year 3
View the official source
Entry in September 2027
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Monday 7 December 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Application Submission Deadline: Monday 7th December 2026View the official source |
| Assessment | Monday 11 January 2027 to Thursday 21 January 2027Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Year 3 Assessment Day(s): 11th-21st January 2027 (Each child attends for one assessment day within this period.)View the official source |
| Offers | February 2027Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Offers emailed: February 2027View the official source |
| Bursary application by | Monday 23 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Bursary Application Submission Deadline: Monday 23rd November 2026View the official source |
Entry in September 2028
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2027 applicants to Year 3View the official source |
| Assessment | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2027 applicants to Year 3View the official source |
| Offers | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2027 applicants to Year 3View the official source |
9+ (Year 5)
Year 5 has the earliest closing date at RGS, Monday 16 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Application Submission Deadline: Monday 16th November 2026
View the official source. Children then sit literacy and maths papers on Saturday 21 November 2026 (Assessment Morning)Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Year 5 Assessment Morning: Saturday 21st November 2026
View the official source, and offers follow in December 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Offers emailed: December 2026
View the official source.
- What the school assesses: school's own English assessmentRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
During our Assessment Morning, girls and boys sit short test papers in literacy and mathematics.
View the official source; school's own maths assessmentRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:During our Assessment Morning, girls and boys sit short test papers in literacy and mathematics.
View the official source; reference or report from current schoolRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:We also ask for a report from all applicants' current schools.
View the official source - The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
September 2027 applicants to Year 5
View the official source
Entry in September 2027
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Monday 16 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Application Submission Deadline: Monday 16th November 2026View the official source |
| Assessment | Saturday 21 November 2026 (Assessment Morning)Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Year 5 Assessment Morning: Saturday 21st November 2026View the official source |
| Offers | December 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Offers emailed: December 2026View the official source |
| Bursary application by | Monday 16 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Bursary Application Submission Deadline: Monday 16th November 2026View the official source |
Entry in September 2028
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2027 applicants to Year 5View the official source |
| Assessment | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2027 applicants to Year 5View the official source |
| Offers | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2027 applicants to Year 5View the official source |
11+ (Year 7)
Year 7 applicants take an assessment in maths, English and reasoning, and the school asks their current school for a report. Some children are then invited back for a group activity session.
- What the school assesses: group or team activityRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
Following the test, some children are invited back to participate in an informal group activity session.
View the official source; school's own English assessmentRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:English comprehension and literacy
View the official source; school's own maths assessmentRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:Applicants for Year 7 entry will take part in an online aptitude assessment designed to evaluate their skills in:
View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
View the official source; reference or report from current schoolRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:We also request a confidential report from each applicant’s current school, which helps us build a fuller picture of their academic progress and character.
View the official source - The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
Our process for applications for 2027 entry will follow the same structure as in recent years:
View the official source
Entry in September 2027
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Tuesday 5 January 2027Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Application Submission Deadline: Tuesday 5th January 2027View the official source |
| Assessment | Saturday 16 January 2027 (Assessment Day)Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Year 7 Assessment Day: Saturday 16th January 2027View the official source |
| Offers | Monday 1 March 2027Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Offers emailed: Monday 1st March 2027View the official source |
| Bursary application by | Monday 23 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Bursary Application Submission Deadline: Monday 23rd November 2026View the official source |
Entry in September 2028
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Our process for applications for 2027 entry will follow the same structure as in recent years:View the official source |
| Assessment | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Our process for applications for 2027 entry will follow the same structure as in recent years:View the official source |
| Offers | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Our process for applications for 2027 entry will follow the same structure as in recent years:View the official source |
16+ (sixth form, Year 12)
The sixth form takes up to up to 50Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Each year, we welcome up to 50 new students into our Sixth Form.
View the official source new students. Applicants sit an assessment on Saturday 21 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Assessment Morning: Saturday 21st November 2026
View the official source, those who meet the standard are interviewed on Friday 4 December 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Interview Afternoon: Friday 4th December 2026
View the official source, and offers follow in December 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Offers emailed: December 2026
View the official source. Each A level subject has its own minimum GCSE grade, and the school asks for a report and reference with forecast grades. We have not shown a closing date for sixth-form applications.
- Places: up to 50Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
Each year, we welcome up to 50 new students into our Sixth Form.
View the official source - What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
Each A Level subject has a minimum grade requirement which must be met.
View the official source; interviewRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:Those who meet the required standard will be invited to an interview - a formal conversation, but really a chance for us to explore your subject interests, academic strengths and co-curricular passions.
View the official source; reference or report from current schoolRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:We also request a recent school report and reference, including forecast GCSE grades.
View the official source - The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
Applications for September 2027 entry are open.
View the official source
Entry in September 2027
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Saturday 21 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Assessment Morning: Saturday 21st November 2026View the official source |
| Interviews | Friday 4 December 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Interview Afternoon: Friday 4th December 2026View the official source |
| Offers | December 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Offers emailed: December 2026View the official source |
| Bursary application by | Monday 23 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Students applying for a bursary-funded place for September 2027 entry should submit their bursary application by 23rd November 2026.View the official source |
Entry in September 2028
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration closes | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Our process for applications for 2027 entry will follow the same structure as recent years:View the official source |
| Assessment | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Our process for applications for 2027 entry will follow the same structure as recent years:View the official source |
| Offers | Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Our process for applications for 2027 entry will follow the same structure as recent years:View the official source |
Key dates
11+ dates for September 2027 entry
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
Next: Bursary applications close
in about 5 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Registration closes for 11+ entry
in 11 weeks
Coming up: Entrance tests
Coming up: Offers sent
Dates for the other ways in7+, 9+ and 16+
7+ entry, September 2027
Next: Bursary applications close
in about 5 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Registration closes for 7+ entry
in about 7 weeks
Coming up: Entrance tests
Coming up: Offers sent
Expected
9+ entry, September 2027
Next: Registration closes for 9+ entry
in about 4 weeks
Coming up: Bursary applications close
in about 4 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Entrance tests
Coming up: Offers sent
Expected
16+ entry, September 2027
Next: Entrance tests
Coming up: Bursary applications close
in about 5 weeks
Only if you are applying for help with fees
Coming up: Interviews
Coming up: Offers sent
Expected
A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.
Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026
Not published yet: Entrance tests
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026
Not published yet: Offers sent
Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026
At a glance
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle in brief
tap a value for its source
- Ages
- 7 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
The Royal Grammar School Newcastle (RGS) is a leading independent, fully co-educational day school for boys and girls aged 7 -18 years (Years 3 to 13).
View the official source - The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
- Scholarships
- 1 kinds
- Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
- Day or boarding
- day pupils only
- Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
- Ways in
- 7+, 9+, 11+, 16+
- The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
- Help with fees
- Yes, up to 100%
- Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
- Registration fee
- £40VAT not stated by the school
- Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.
Fees
From £6,939 a term, including VAT
- 7+ entry, day
- £5,846 a term, including VAT
- 9+ entry, day
- £5,846 a term, including VAT
- 11+ entry, day
- £6,939 a term, including VAT
- 16+ entry, day
- £6,939 a term, including VAT
Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.
the published fees include VAT
Registration fee: £40 (VAT not stated by the school).
Deposit when you accept a day place: £400.
Source: Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, checked
RGS charges one termly fee across the Junior School and a higher one from Year 7 to the sixth form, and both figures include VAT.
| Joining at | Day |
|---|---|
| 7+ | £5,846 per term (including VAT)Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Junior School fees £17,537 per annum £5,846 per termView the official source |
| 9+ | £5,846 per term (including VAT)Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Junior School fees £17,537 per annum £5,846 per termView the official source |
| 11+ | £6,939 per term (including VAT)Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Senior School fees £20,817 per annum £6,939 per termView the official source |
| 16+ | £6,939 per term (including VAT)Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Senior School fees £20,817 per annum £6,939 per termView the official source |
- Registration fee: £40Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
There is a £40 application fee per application, payable at the time you submit your online form.
View the official source - Acceptance deposit (day): £400Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
A £400 deposit is payable for all new students on acceptance of a place at the school.
View the official source
Bursaries and scholarships
Bursaries up to 100% of fees
- Bursaries (help with fees)
- Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings. Income guide: £55,000 gross household income (the school's guide figure).
- Scholarships
- For music, at 16+ entry.
Source: Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, checked
Bursaries are means-tested. Year 5 bursary applications are due by Monday 16 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Bursary Application Submission Deadline: Monday 16th November 2026
View the official source, the same day as Year 5 applications. The only scholarship on our record is the sixth-form Music Award.
- Largest bursary: up to 100%Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
In addition, we would encourage students who are new to the school to consider applying for a means-tested bursary, through which up to 100% of school fees are available.
View the official source of fees, means-tested - Income guide: £55,000 (gross household income, guide)Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
These families typically have a gross household income of £55,000 or less.
View the official source - Scholarships offered: musicRoyal Grammar School, Newcastle: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
RGS Newcastle is excited to announce a brand new Music Award for students taking up A-Level Music from September 2027.
View the official source - Scholarship entry points: 16+ (sixth form)Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
The Music Award is open to both current Y11 RGS students, as well as young people from other schools considering joining RGS Sixth Form.
View the official source
Open days
Next: RGS Open Morning, Sat 14 Nov 2026
Done: RGS Sixth Form Evening (passed)
Coming up: RGS Open Morning
Source: Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, checked
The school's dated open events this autumn are a sixth-form evening and an open morning.
Results, as published by the school
A level grades A* to A: 65.6% (2026)
A level grades A* to A, 2026
65.6%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
Total | 175 | 169 | 125 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 524 | 33.4% | 65.6% | 89.5% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 0.6%
View the official sourceNo earlier year published
A level grades A* to B, 2026
89.5%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
Total | 175 | 169 | 125 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 524 | 33.4% | 65.6% | 89.5% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 0.6%
View the official sourceNo earlier year published
GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026
85.3%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
Total | 628 | 378 | 242 | 138 | 47 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1463 | 42.9% | 25.8% | 16.5% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 68.8% | 85.3% | 94.7%
View the official sourceNo earlier year published
GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026
68.8%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says:
Total | 628 | 378 | 242 | 138 | 47 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1463 | 42.9% | 25.8% | 16.5% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 68.8% | 85.3% | 94.7%
View the official sourceNo earlier year published
Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.
| Year | Measure | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A level grades A* to A | 65.6%Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Total | 175 | 169 | 125 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 524 | 33.4% | 65.6% | 89.5% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 0.6%View the official source |
| 2026 | A level grades A* to B | 89.5%Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Total | 175 | 169 | 125 | 38 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 524 | 33.4% | 65.6% | 89.5% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 0.6%View the official source |
| 2026 | GCSE grades 9 to 7 | 85.3%Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Total | 628 | 378 | 242 | 138 | 47 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1463 | 42.9% | 25.8% | 16.5% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 68.8% | 85.3% | 94.7%View the official source |
| 2026 | GCSE grades 9 to 8 | 68.8%Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Total | 628 | 378 | 242 | 138 | 47 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1463 | 42.9% | 25.8% | 16.5% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 68.8% | 85.3% | 94.7%View the official source |
What is distinctive about applying to RGS
Much of the RGS timetable falls in the autumn term. Year 5 and sixth-form candidates are both assessed on Saturday 21 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Assessment Morning: Saturday 21st November 2026
View the official source, sixth-form interviews follow on Friday 4 December 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Interview Afternoon: Friday 4th December 2026
View the official source, and Year 3 and Year 7 assessments come in January.
Bursary applications for Year 3, Year 7 and the sixth form close on Monday 23 November 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Bursary Application Submission Deadline: Monday 23rd November 2026
View the official source, before the Year 3 and Year 7 admissions deadlines of Monday 7 December 2026Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Application Submission Deadline: Monday 7th December 2026
View the official source and Tuesday 5 January 2027Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: Application Submission Deadline: Tuesday 5th January 2027
View the official source. Bursaries can cover up to 100%Royal Grammar School, Newcastle: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Grammar School, Newcastle.The source says: In addition, we would encourage students who are new to the school to consider applying for a means-tested bursary, through which up to 100% of school fees are available.
View the official source of fees.
Official documents and sources
13 sources, each kept as an archived copy
- Department for Education (Get Information about Schools)
Spreadsheet · copy archived by ExamKind on 11 Oct 2026
- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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- Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
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