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Royal Grammar School
Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4DX, Newcastle upon Tyne
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,330
Capacity
1,360
Ages
7–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 10.6, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, it's important to note that there are currently no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a significant area for improvement. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall effectiveness.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 10.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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54.98281, -1.60741 · NE2 4DX
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN108549
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Royal Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Royal Grammar School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Royal Grammar School a good school?
Royal Grammar School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Royal Grammar School in GCSEs?
Royal Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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