Newcastle Preparatory School

URN: 108540 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4RH

Overview

Name
Newcastle Preparatory School
URN
108540
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
37.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gemma Strong (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01912811769
Website
Visit
Address
6 Eslington Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 4RH

Summary

Newcastle Preparatory School is an independent co-educational preparatory school located in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, catering to children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 267 pupils and a capacity for 290, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters confidence and a passion for learning.

The curriculum at Newcastle Prep is broad and balanced, enriched by various extracurricular activities and educational visits, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education. The school emphasizes individual attention through small class sizes, allowing teachers to tailor their approach to meet each child's unique needs and interests.

Newcastle Preparatory School has a strong track record of preparing students for senior school, with 60 independent senior school places offered to its Year 6 cohort in 2024. The school’s ethos is rooted in traditional values combined with contemporary educational practices, creating a community where children are encouraged to thrive academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Newcastle upon Tyne
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
290
Pupils
267
Boys
162
Girls
105
FSM %
Open date
1928-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 267 162 105 290
2024-09-11 283 165 118 290
2023-09-11 268 166 102 290 0.00
2022-09-11 268 166 102 278 0.00
2021-09-11 250 157 93 278 0.00
2020-09-11 260 167 93 278 0.00

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