Newcastle upon Tyne Royal Grammar School

17/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Morning!

Our student ambassadors thoroughly enjoyed sharing life at RGS with you all.✨

What's Your Next Step?

📍If you're considering entry into our Senior School or Sixth Form, please join us for our Virtual Information Evening - Wednesday 19 November 2025. Book your place ➡️ https://rgsnewcastle.applicaa.com

📍Applying for Year 5? Our dedicated Junior School team can’t wait to meet the September 2026 cohort! Please apply before Tuesday 18th November 2025 ➡️https://rgsnewcastle.applicaa.com

If you're considering other entry points, we hope you find the information below helpful:

📍Application Deadline (Bursary-funded Places) | Year 3, Year 7 and Year 12 | Monday 1st December 2025

📍Application Deadline | Year 3 | Monday 8th December 2025

📍Application Deadline | Year 7 | Friday 2nd January 2025

📍Assessment Days | Year 12 | Saturday 29th November 2025 and Saturday 17th January 2026

17/11/2025

Join us on Friday (21st November) for our annual Big Play Day performance!

This year, over 200 young musicians (Year 6-13) from schools across the North East will join the RGS Music Department for a day of collaborative music-making. Together, they will learn a new piece, culminating in a vibrant evening performance.

📍Friday, 21st November 2025 | Miller Theatre | 5pm
🎟️Free tickets | https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/roya.../big-play-day/e-lkeeqg

17/11/2025

📢RGS Talks | Y9 – Y12 Parent Webinars 📢

Parents are encouraged to register for tomorrow's free Elevate Education webinar.

Register Here: https://go.elevateeducation.com/ukschoolwebinar

Elevate Education collaborates with RGS students to enhance their study skills for exams through high-impact workshops. Sign up for their parent webinar series to learn how to help enforce effective revision techniques and working methods at home.

15/11/2025

Whether you're considering entry into our Junior School, Senior School, or Sixth Form, we are delighted to warmly welcome you into RGS today!

During our Open Morning, you can experience our diverse community, discover our outstanding teaching and the opportunities that await your child at every stage of their educational journey.

🗺️View our digital map to plan your visit 👇
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1762774976/rgsnewcastleschuk/wjojlupcms6u4xqgx7fb/OpenMorningProgramme2025.pdf

14/11/2025

Last week, over 30 of our aspiring healthcare students took part in our annual mock interviews.🩺

Our dedicated Futures Team organises the annual Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) event to give students a highly realistic experience of the rigorous process used for Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, and other healthcare courses.

Students rotated through nine challenging stations, tackling written exercises, numeracy tasks, practical activities, role plays, and six-minute interviews on topics ranging from medical ethics and NHS issues to personal attributes and professional conduct.

After completing the circuit, each student received personalised feedback from interviewers - an invaluable opportunity to refine their skills and boost confidence ahead of pursuing their chosen career.

💬 "I found it really useful to translate my preparation into a realistic setting where there was an element of nerves. It was also helpful to practice answering unprepared questions in a formal interview. The feedback from all the teachers was also greatly beneficial for my future preparations." – Eesa R

💬 "The MMI mock was a really insightful experience. It helped me to understand what universities are looking for during an interview and how to make my answers stand out." – Arish S

A huge thank you to all staff and volunteers who made this event possible. Your support helps our students take confident steps towards their future careers in healthcare.

14/11/2025

✨ UPDATE l Thanks to you our amazing community we have raised over £3,000 💛

Our whole school community are supporting Pudsey Bear today by taking part in our non-uniform day!

If you would like to donate to BBC Children in Need you can contribute via the RGS' JustGiving.👇
https://www.justgiving.com/page/rgsnewcastle2025

Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.💛

13/11/2025

📢We are delighted to announce the introduction of two new A-Level subjects – Business Studies and Photography – from September 2026!

At a time when A-Level choices are narrowing elsewhere, we’re excited to increase our Sixth Form curriculum to 30 A-Level options, the most extensive range offered by any independent school in the North East.

Miss Enevoldson, Head of RGS Sixth Form, said: “The RGS Sixth Form is a truly special place to study beyond GCSE, offering exceptional breadth of opportunities both in and beyond the classroom.

“By introducing Business Studies and Photography, we are expanding those opportunities even further – helping every student find their passion, thrive academically and develop the confidence and character needed for life after school.”

We warmly invite Year 11 students and their families to experience life at RGS Sixth Form at our Open Morning on Saturday (15th November 2025).

Find out more ➡️ https://www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/current-families/news-events/news-detail/~board/news/post/a-level-expansion

13/11/2025

If you joined us for our Junior School Virtual Information Evening, we hope you found the experience helpful in exploring what life could be like for your child at RGS.

If you’re ready to take the next step (towards the North East's Superhero Academy), applications for entry in September 2026 (and beyond) are now open.

We warmly invite you to join us this Saturday (15th November) to experience life at RGS during our Open Morning.

🎒Apply Now➡️https://rgsnewcastle.applicaa.com

13/11/2025

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Studies specialist to join us!

At a time when many students are finding that A-Level options are being reduced, we are delighted to be expanding our Sixth Form offering to include Business Studies.

We are seeking a passionate educator with experience in teaching this subject and preparing students for university entrance in business-related courses.

Find out more: www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us

Closing Date➡️Monday 17th November 2025 (9am)

Explore opportunities to work at the North East's Independent School of the Decade.

12/11/2025

Earlier this term, our Year 7 students and their families joined us at Newcastle Cathedral for our annual Founder’s Service - a special moment in our 500th anniversary year.✨

Led by The Rev’d Canon Ruth Hulse, the service honoured our founder, Thomas Horsley, and delved into the school's rich history.

Our philanthropic approach stems from Horsley's pledge in 1525 to create the city's first learning institution. Half a millennium later, this ambition of social impact is at the heart of everything we do and was celebrated within the service's musical ensembles and addresses.

We were delighted that the service was also attended by several Old Novocatsrians who joined in celebrating the beginning of our Year 7 students' RGS journey.💙

12/11/2025

We are delighted to announce that Year 13's Hannah C has officially been accepted to Stanford University.🎓

Hannah is headed to California to join Stanford University's Class of 2030, where she'll also join the NCAA DI Field Hockey Team!

Mr Stanford, Headmaster, said: "We are incredibly proud of Hannah, who is a passionate RGS hockey player as well as a kind, thoughtful and diligent student.

"All of her teachers are delighted that she has pursued her dreams and has not only accepted an offer to join the university, but to join their Field Hockey Team. The whole school community wish her all the very best for her next exciting chapter in California."

12/11/2025

📅 Non-Uniform Day on Friday!

We would be grateful if students could come to school in non-uniform on Friday 14th November, to support BBC Children in Need.

Our students lead various charity initiatives throughout the school year to support those less fortunate.

RGS families can contribute via the RGS' JustGiving page.👇
https://www.justgiving.com/page/rgsnewcastle2025

Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.💛