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Dame Allan's Schools

Other independent school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#217 of 2,536

Better than 91% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils1,240
GenderMixed
Religious characterAnglican
Head teacherMr Neil John Seaton
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Opened31 Aug 1800
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 108547.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolNewcastle upon TyneEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.32.943.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%61.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%45.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%14%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%56%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4148--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolNewcastle upon TyneEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.43.78, better than England, better than Newcastle upon Tyne33.4835
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels43.76, better than England, better than Newcastle upon Tyne33.4635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better30.6%, better than England, better than Newcastle upon Tyne12%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.15, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study136--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,240
Girls520
Boys720
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.231
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.92.1%
Higher education77.2%
Employment9.9%
Further education2%
Apprenticeship1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Dame Allan's Schools
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondarySacred Heart Catholic High SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryWingrove Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.6 mi16 plusTrinity Solutions AcademyAcademy 16-19 converter
Unrated
0.7 miPrimaryCanning Street Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, FenhamAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryWestgate Hill Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryStocksfield Avenue Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miNot applicableBahr AcademyOther independent school
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Dame Allan's Schools

How does Dame Allan's Schools rank in England?

Dame Allan's Schools ranks 217 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 91% of schools).

What are Dame Allan's Schools' A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Dame Allan's Schools was B+, and 30.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Dame Allan's Schools?

Dame Allan's Schools has 1,240 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does Dame Allan's Schools have a sixth form?

Yes, Dame Allan's Schools teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.