Dame Allan's Schools
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear · NE4 9YJ
Dame Allan's is a well-established, coeducational all-through independent school in Newcastle serving ages 3–18. The school projects a modern, values-led ethos centred on 'care, purpose and ambition', with explicit focus on pastoral support and individual child development alongside academic rigour. As a day-only institution with over 1,200 pupils across Early Years, Juniors, Seniors, and Sixth Form, it commands significant presence in the North East independent sector.
- →Holistic, values-driven education emphasising pastoral care and emotional development alongside academics
- →All-through provision (ages 3–18) reducing transition friction and enabling long-term relationship building
- →Strong extracurricular offer including competitive sport (evidenced by national flag football finals), music, and drama
Who thrives here
Families seeking a caring, broad-based independent education in the North East who value pastoral support and character development alongside academic progress. Particularly suited to pupils who benefit from smaller-school ethos within a larger institution.
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Contact & visit
Fowberry Crescent, Fenham
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
NE4 9YJ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Dame Allan's Schools?
Day fees at Dame Allan's Schools are approximately £21,429 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Dame Allan's Schools?
Dame Allan's Schools admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Dame Allan's Schools's exam results?
At Dame Allan's Schools, 30.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 57.4% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Dame Allan's Schools a boarding school?
Dame Allan's Schools is a day school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and does not offer boarding.
What is Dame Allan's Schools's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Dame Allan's Schools “Excellent” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong emphasis on pastoral care and individual attention within a larger setting
✓Welcoming, values-driven ethos where children feel 'safe, valued and confident to be themselves'
✓Continuity of provision from Early Years through Sixth Form enabling deep staff knowledge of pupils
Common concerns
!School has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, limiting external validation of academic quality and safeguarding