Is Newcastle High School for Girls GDST a girls school?

Yes — Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is a girls school.

How many pupils does Newcastle High School for Girls GDST have?

Newcastle High School for Girls GDST has 657 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Newcastle High School for Girls GDST perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Newcastle High School for Girls GDST achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.2 in 2025/26.

Where is Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?

Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is located at Tankerville Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA.

Newcastle High School for Girls GDST

Tankerville Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

34.2

Attainment 8

3–18

Ages

657

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Newcastle High School for Girls GDST

Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is an independent school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 657 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. The school has a Church of England religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.2 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 3–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 657 / 1,100 (60%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

SEN support

11.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

38 students

13.2%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Tankerville Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA
Phone: 01912811768
Headteacher: Amanda Hardie
Website: http://www.newcastlehigh.gdst.net

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?: Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is an independent school in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, for pupils aged 3–18.
Is Newcastle High School for Girls GDST a girls school?: Yes — Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is a girls school.
How many pupils does Newcastle High School for Girls GDST have?: Newcastle High School for Girls GDST has 657 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Newcastle High School for Girls GDST perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Newcastle High School for Girls GDST achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.2 in 2025/26.
Where is Newcastle High School for Girls GDST?: Newcastle High School for Girls GDST is located at Tankerville Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA.

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