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Newcastle Preparatory School

Preparing young people for success

The only independent co-ed preparatory school in Newcastle

We warmly invite you to our Open Morning

Saturday 17th October 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

The staff and children of Newcastle Preparatory School warmly invite you to join us!

Please call in to meet us and take a tour of our facilities!

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Situated in Jesmond, Newcastle Preparatory School is a forward looking independent preparatory school in the Tyneside area which specialises in the education of children from 3 to 11 years of age.

About Us
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Our values

We ensure that NPS children receive the best start in life enabling them to thrive in Senior School and beyond.

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The Curriculum

At NPS you'll find a broad and balanced curriculum, complemented by a range of interesting and inspiring school visits.

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Join NPS

We provide a warm, caring environment in which children experience success, both academic and extra-curricular, whilst growing in confidence and self-esteem.

NPS is a busy and exciting school that is full of life

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Meet Patch - Created for this year’s Tales on the Tyne trail.
Sunshine, smiles and summer adventures!
Another wonderful week at NPS Summer Club.
Summer Fun!

Why Newcastle Preparatory School?

We prepare children for Senior School and beyond.
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Our 28 year six children were offered 62 independent senior school places for 2025.
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Scholarship
Awards were given to our pupils for academic and sporting excellence at Newcastle School for Boys and Newcastle High School for Girls.

62 independent secondary school places were offered to our cohort of 28 children who sat entrance exams this year.

Our pupils achieved an incredible 100% success rate at Dame Allan’s, NSB and NHSG for full fee-paying places.

Royal Grammar School continues to be a popular choice with 57% of children being offered places and half of the cohort taking up Year 7 places.

Nine boys were offered places at Newcastle School for Boys.

Newcastle High School for Girls was a popular choice this year with 25% of our  children furthering their studies here.

Scholarship awards were given to our pupils for academic and sporting excellence  at Newcastle School for Boys and Newcastle High School for Girls. The value of  these highly sought after awards vary up to 30% remission in fees.

From their achievements, it is clear that the children have taken full advantage of the specialist primary education we provide at NPS and we are delighted that they are all approaching the next step in their school careers with confidence.

 

Year 6 Destinations 2025


 
Other encompasses children taking up places in state provision.

Steps to Success

NPS children are confident, eager learners because they are nurtured and encouraged to succeed every step of the way.

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