Newcastle Preparatory School vs Royal Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 86 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcastle Preparatory School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
Royal Grammar School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
1,332 students
| Measure | Newcastle Preparatory School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Royal Grammar School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #156 of 185 |
| National rank | – | #3516 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 241 | 1,332 |
| Pupils on roll | 241 | 1,332 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 10.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.1 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newcastleprepschool.org.uk | www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Royal Grammar School is the larger school with 1,332 students compared with 241.
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 Preparatory School better than Royal Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newcastle Preparatory School and Royal Grammar School?
About 86 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newcastle Preparatory School: 241. Royal Grammar School: 1,332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newcastle Preparatory School and Royal Grammar School rank in North East?
Newcastle Preparatory School is unranked and Royal Grammar School is 156th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).