Newcastle High School for Girls GDST

A other independent school school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Newcastle High School for Girls GDST.

, NE23BA Age 3-18 Girls intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Tankerville Terrace
Jesmond
, NE23BA

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108538
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, NE2 3BA
Age range
3-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
1100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
677

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
53.8 (+14.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
42
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
677 pupils
3-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Spanish (GCE A level)
(6 students)
Art & Design (Textiles) (GCE A level)
(8 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
(12 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
(8 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Creative Caring Composed Communicative Courageous Confident Curious Collaborative

Head Teacher's Message

I do hope you will visit the School soon so that you can experience our happy yet purposeful atmosphere, and see for yourself the sheer joy of our pupils as they learn and grow together in our special community.

Facilities

Five acres of grounds for the Junior School site Nursery and Junior School facilities Senior School facilities including classrooms, laboratories, sports pitches and creative arts studios Sixth Form Library (exclusive to Sixth Form) Café Six bistro for Sixth Form BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in Sixth Form

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 curriculum with separate Sciences, English, Maths and Humanities; two modern foreign languages; Classics; PE; Dance; Drama; Art; Music; PSHE. GCSE curriculum with broad subject choices; emphasis on preparing for further study. Sixth Form offers A Levels with optional Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or Gold Arts Award; Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy; dedicated Sixth Form Library and Café Six. Extensive co-curricular programme; Life 360 enrichment and leadership opportunities; House system; leadership roles (e.g., Head Girl, captains). GDST network and collaboration across 25+ girls' schools; emphasis on learning beyond the classroom through trips, speakers and partnerships.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is offered before and after school. Seahorse After School Club operates from 08:00 to 18:00, and Seahorse Holiday Club operates during holidays from 08:00 to 17:00. For Nursery and Reception, wraparound hours include 08:00–09:00 and 15:00–18:00 (with variations by age group and term). Charges apply as shown in the fees sections.

Admissions Criteria

NHSG is academically selective. Entry requires an entrance assessment or examination for the relevant year group. For Early Years (Nursery/Reception) assessments are based on verbal and practical activities. Years 1–6 entry includes Reading, Writing, Spelling and Mathematics assessments, with Year 5–6 entries including an interview with the Head of Junior School and a current school report. Year 7 requires English comprehension, a mathematics paper, a computer-based test of verbal, numerical and non-verbal ability, and an interview, plus a current school report. Years 8–10 require English comprehension and extended writing, mathematics, non-verbal and verbal reasoning, and an interview, plus a current school report. Sixth Form requires an interview with the Head and Director of Sixth Form, and GCSEs (or equivalent) and possibly subject-specific requirements as detailed in the Sixth Form Course Details brochure. Transfers within the GDST may be arranged subject to place availability and Head approval.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Senior School fees per term: £5,986. Lunch fees per term: £346 (Year 12) / £304 (Year 13). Registration fee: £30 (British and Irish pupils) or £360 International Registration Fee. Initial International Enrolment Fee: £3,240. Deposit: £500 (British and Irish). International deposits and related fees apply for international pupils requiring visa sponsorship. Sixth Form fees per term: £5,986. Sixth Form lunch fees per term: £346 (Year 12) / £304 (Year 13). Other detailed terms for fees, VAT, and sibling discounts are described in the school’s fee schedules.

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