Newcastle High School for Girls GDST vs Royal Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North East, England, 553 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Jesmond · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
660 students
Royal Grammar School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
1,332 students
| Measure | Newcastle High School for Girls GDST Jesmond, North East | Royal Grammar School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 185 | #156 of 185 |
| National rank | #2383 of 4,090 | #3516 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 660 | 1,332 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 1,332 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 10.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | 0.77 |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | 47.1 |
| town | Jesmond | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net | www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 20.3).
- •Royal Grammar School is the larger school with 1,332 students compared with 660.
- •Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is girls and Royal Grammar School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newcastle High School for Girls GDST better than Royal Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Newcastle High School for Girls GDST ranks higher (41.4 vs 20.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Newcastle High School for Girls GDST and Royal Grammar School?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Jesmond and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST: 660. Royal Grammar School: 1,332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle High School for Girls GDST and Royal Grammar School rank in North East?
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is 106th of 185 and Royal Grammar School is 156th of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).