Dame Allan's Schools
URN: 108547 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 9YJ
Overview
- Name
- Dame Allan's Schools
- URN
- 108547
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Anglican
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 48.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- William Maddin Scott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912751500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fowberry Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 9YJ
Summary
Dame Allan's Schools, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is an independent mixed school founded in 1705, dedicated to providing quality education to both boys and girls. With a current enrolment of 1,289 pupils and a capacity of 1,401, the school focuses on nurturing each child's potential through a balanced approach that combines academic excellence with a wide range of co-curricular activities.
The curriculum is designed to be engaging and holistic, promoting not only core subjects such as literacy, numeracy, and science but also creative arts, sports, and outdoor education. The school emphasizes small class sizes, which facilitate personalized attention and strong pastoral care, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported throughout their learning journey.
Dame Allan's also fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement through initiatives like the Dame Allan’s Parents’ Association (DASPA). The school aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges with confidence and resilience.
The curriculum is designed to be engaging and holistic, promoting not only core subjects such as literacy, numeracy, and science but also creative arts, sports, and outdoor education. The school emphasizes small class sizes, which facilitate personalized attention and strong pastoral care, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported throughout their learning journey.
Dame Allan's also fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement through initiatives like the Dame Allan’s Parents’ Association (DASPA). The school aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future challenges with confidence and resilience.
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Nearby alternatives
- Percy Hedley School (77.8)
- Newcastle Bridges School (67.5)
- Hadrian School (64.1)
- Percy Hedley Hedleys College (60.2)
- Moorbridge (59.1)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1401
- Pupils
- 1289
- Boys
- 734
- Girls
- 555
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1800-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1289 | 734 | 555 | 1401 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1267 | 740 | 527 | 1401 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 915 | 504 | 411 | 1081 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 915 | 504 | 411 | 1081 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 876 | 483 | 393 | 1081 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 837 | 465 | 372 | 1081 | 0.00 |
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