The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.0
0.8 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
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 361
- Capacity
- 83%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mr Graeme Hallam (Headmaster)
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
30 West Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArchibald First School
Primary · 313m away
Gosforth Junior High School
Middle deemed secondary · 439m away
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 463m away
NHS England (Choices College)
Special school · 753m away
Gosforth Central Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 780m away
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 839m away
Gosforth High School
Secondary · 960m away
Gosforth Academy
Secondary · 960m away
Questions parents ask
Is Newcastle School for Boys a selective school?
Yes. Newcastle School for Boys has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Newcastle School for Boys?
Newcastle School for Boys currently has 361 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newcastle School for Boys take?
Newcastle School for Boys caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Newcastle School for Boys?
Newcastle School for Boys is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newcastle School for Boys have a sixth form?
Yes, Newcastle School for Boys has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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