Dame Allan's Boys' School

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, United Kingdom

Co-educationalDay boardingAges 8-18Independent1,250 pupils

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-LevelPre-Prep

Entrance requirements

Selective school. Junior School: online adaptive assessment in mathematics, English and non-verbal reasoning. Senior School (Years 7–9): online assessment in maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, plus team-building activities and small group interview. Sixth Form: conditional on GCSE results (generally 45 points from best eight subjects), plus interview with Director of Sixth Form. References required at all ages.

Life & activities

Sports

Flag football

Arts

DanceArtsMark (Arts Council-accredited award)

Extra-curricular

EsportsFlag footballDanceAfter school clubsBreakfast club

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Day

Dining: All Junior School pupils are expected to take school lunches (charged at £5.25 per day for 2025/2026). All Senior School pupils are expected to take school lunches (charged at £5.40 per day for 2025/2026). Sixth Form students may choose to take lunch on a daily basis in either the dining hall or sixth form café, with payments via ParentPay or card. Breakfast club is free to attend; breakfasts charged at £2.00.

Pastoral care: The school works to create an environment in which every child feels cared for, valued and important. Staff firmly believe that a happy child learns best, and this philosophy underpins daily life across the school.

Latest inspection

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