The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Anglican school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.8
12.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
17% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Anglican
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,289
- Capacity
- 92%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mr William Maddin Scott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dame Allan's Schools?
Dame Allan's Schools currently has 1,289 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dame Allan's Schools take?
Dame Allan's Schools caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Dame Allan's Schools?
Dame Allan's Schools is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dame Allan's Schools have a sixth form?
Yes, Dame Allan's Schools has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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