- Location
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Age range
- 3–19
- Attendance
- Day school
About Dame Allan's Schools
Schoolscout directory record ·
Dame Allan's Schools offer a vibrant and nurturing environment that fosters both academic excellence and personal growth. With a rich history and a commitm...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Dame Allan's Schools was founded in 1705 by Dame Eleanor Allan, a Newcastle widow, who endowed a charity school for forty boys and forty girls of the city. The foundation has continued unbroken since, making Dame Allan's one of the oldest schools in north-east England. It operates an Anglican Diamond Model: the Junior School (ages 3-11) is co-educational; the Senior Boys' School and Senior Girls' School (11-16) operate as single-sex schools sharing a campus and many activities; and the Sixth Form (16-18) is fully co-educational. Total enrolment is approximately 1,250. The Principal is Will Scott, and the Head of Junior School is Geoff Laidler.
The school is a member of the HMC and the GSA — an unusual dual membership reflecting the Diamond structure. Recent academic results have placed Dame Allan's consistently in the top tier of north-east independent schools: in 2025, 47.6% of A-Level grades were awarded at A* or A, nearly 80% at A*-B, and over a quarter of GCSE grades at the highest level 9.
The alumni list runs deep in broadcasting, drama and academia. Ian La Frenais, the BAFTA-winning writer who created The Likely Lads, Auf Wiedersehen Pet and Porridge with the late Dick Clement, was educated at Dame Allan's. The BBC Radio 1 presenter Vick Hope, the Doctor Who actress Varada Sethu (who plays the companion Belinda in the 2024-25 series) and the Vera actor David Leon are recent alumni. In music: Sir David Lumsden, the former Principal of the Royal Academy of Music. In journalism: Sebastian Payne, formerly of the Financial Times and now of The Spectator. In academia: Myra Curtis, former Principal of Newnham College, Cambridge; Edward Hinds FRS, Professor of Physics at Imperial; and Keith Wrightson, the Randolph W. Townsend Professor of History at Yale.
Dame Allan's operates a substantial bursary programme intended to maintain Dame Eleanor Allan's 1705 foundation principle of educational access regardless of family means.
Additional source record ·
Visit us Welcome Fees & Funding Welcome Curriculum Co-curriculum Pastoral Care Admissions Visit Welcome Curriculum Co-curriculum Pastoral Care Admissions Visit Welcome Curriculum Co-curriculum Pastoral Care Admissions Visit Welcome to Dame Allan’s Schools Dame Allan’s is a fully co-educational community where every child is valued and encouraged to grow with confidence and kindness. Ours is a school where academic ambition sits comfortably alongside creativity, sport, service and friendship; where pupils are challenged to think deeply, try boldly and support one another generously.
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School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1705 by Dame Eleanor Allan — 321-year history
- Anglican Diamond Model: single-sex senior school classes (Boys' / Girls'); co-ed Junior + Sixth Form
- ≈1,250 pupils ages 3-18
- HMC and GSA member — dual senior-association membership
- Strong recent A-Level results: 47.6% A*-A in 2025; nearly 80% A*-B
- Newcastle upon Tyne city-centre campus
- Strong BBC and drama-school pipeline — Ian La Frenais, Vick Hope, Varada Sethu
- Former Principal of the Royal Academy of Music among alumni
- 1,289-pupil community
- Anglican foundation
- A-Level A*-B*: 31% achieve AAB+
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 3–19
- Attendance
- Day school
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Headteacher / principal
- Mr William Maddin Scott
- Religious ethos
- Anglican
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Drama (Likely Lads writer Ian La Frenais; Doctor Who actor)
- Music (former Principal of the Royal Academy of Music)
- Sciences (physics professor at Imperial)
- Modern languages
- Politics & public-service
- Sport
- STEM
Listed memberships and accreditations
- HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference)
- GSA (Girls' Schools Association)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Oxbridge
- Russell Group (Newcastle, Durham, Edinburgh, York, Leeds)
- RADA / LAMDA / Northern College of Music
- Imperial / UCL / LSE
Alumni notes
- Ian La Frenais (BAFTA-winning writer — The Likely Lads, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Porridge)
- Vick Hope (TV and radio presenter — BBC Radio 1)
- Varada Sethu (actress — Doctor Who, Andor)
- David Leon (actor — Vera)
- Sir David Lumsden (former Principal of the Royal Academy of Music)
- Sebastian Payne (journalist — The Spectator, formerly Financial Times)
- Myra Curtis (former Principal of Newnham College, Cambridge)
- Edward Hinds FRS (Professor of Physics, Imperial College London)
- Lord Pilkington of Oxenford (former Chairman of the Broadcasting Complaints Commission)
- Keith Wrightson (Randolph W. Townsend Professor of History, Yale University)
- Marian Foster (broadcaster)
- Elizabeth Fallaize (former Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, University of Oxford)
- Margaret Dale (dancer and television producer)
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- Headteacher / principal
- Will Scott (Principal)
- Founded
- 1705
- Religious ethos
- Church of England
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
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- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options not indicated in this record; availability unconfirmed.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 1,289
- Boys
- 734 · 56.94%
- Girls
- 555 · 43.06%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 218 · 16.91%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 3 · 0.23%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
A-Level results
- Results year
- 2025
- Progress score
- 0.16 (Above Average)
- Average grade
- B+
- AAB percentage
- 30.60%
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Tuition and costs
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| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £5,607.6 – £6,901.2 |
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What type of school is Dame Allan's Schools?
Dame Allan's Schools is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 3 to 19, located near Newcastle-upon-Tyne in Tyne and Wear. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Dame Allan's Schools?
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Most families apply to Dame Allan's Schools 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.
What are the fees at Dame Allan's Schools?
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The cost of attending Dame Allan's Schools typically ranges around £5,607–£6,901 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.
Is Dame Allan's Schools a day or boarding school?
Pupils at Dame Allan's Schools can attend as day.
Is Dame Allan's Schools selective?
Entry to Dame Allan's Schools is based on overall fit and, where relevant, academic assessment.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Fowberry Crescent, Fenham
- Town / locality
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- County
- Tyne and Wear
- Region
- North East
- Postcode
- NE4 9YJ
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Enquire about this schoolView the school locationFowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, NE4 9YJSchoolscout directory record ·
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