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Dame Allan's Senior School
- Secondary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9YJ
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well above national averages, demonstrating rapid development in knowledge and skills
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit excellent attitudes to learning with great pride in their work
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers provide strong support, ensuring pupils meet high expectations
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is prevented and pupils are safely supervised
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes pupil welfare with strategic risk assessment and support
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse extracurricular activities available, with notable success in sports and arts
Preparation for Sixth Form: Excellent careers provision helps pupils confidently discuss options
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND achieve well with effective specialist support
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Dame Allan's Senior School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Anglican school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1267 students from age 3-19 yr.
Tuition fee £5,333 to £5,493 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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At Dame Allan’s Schools, we offer an education that is academically ambitious, enriching and unmistakably forward-looking — one that prepares pupils not just for the next stage, but for life.
Education here is about far more than outcomes; it is about helping young people grow in confidence, curiosity and character. With a heritage stretching back over 300 years, Dame Allan’s has always believed in the power of education to transform lives. That founding principle remains at the heart of everything we do today. As a fully co-educational school, we provide a rich, balanced environment where pupils learn alongside one another, develop mutual respect and grow in confidence together.
High academic standards sit alongside an exceptional breadth of opportunity beyond the classroom. Whether through sport, the arts, leadership, service or enrichment, pupils are encouraged to explore their interests, stretch their abilities and discover where their strengths lie.
From small tutor groups to dedicated Sixth Form support, pupils are known as individuals and supported accordingly. Wellbeing is taken seriously, not as an add-on but as a foundation for success. Young people are given the tools to understand themselves, support others and manage the pressures of modern life with confidence and compassion.
With more than 200 co-curricular activities taking place across the Schools each week, every pupil can find their niche. From braving new interests, to discovering hidden talents, and forging friendships, activities outside of the classroom are just as valued.
Every department is staffed by passionate, specialist teachers, committed not only to delivering academic excellence but to nurturing character and ambition. Across every year group, pupils benefit from small classes, tailored guidance and enrichment programmes that allow them to flourish in the subjects and activities that matter most to them.
Dame Allan’s pupils leave us inquisitive, capable and grounded — ready to think independently, act with integrity and embrace opportunity wherever it leads. Proud of our past and excited by what lies ahead, Dame Allan’s offers one of the most distinctive, enriching and future-focused educations in the North East.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 3-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 32.10% | 25.00% |
| Day Fees | £5,333 to £5,493 | £6,080 to £9,145 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 22.68% | 30.02% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.28% | 10.92% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.52 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.63% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.32% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.64% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 152 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 19.93% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 26.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 15.9% | 25.81% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.8 | 2.56 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.46% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.53% | 42.63% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.95% | 24.74% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 16.02% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 19.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 30.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 10.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 68.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 56.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.18% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.85 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.95 | 29.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.10% | 15.26% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 374 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 53.15% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 45.74 | 31.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.63 | 32.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 42.5% | 18.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 573 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 59.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.25% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 14.42% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.05 3 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.51 4 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.1% | 12.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 442 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.36% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 15.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.14 2 | 30 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.92 6 | 28.67 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.0% | 15.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.22% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.85 | 29.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.1 | 31.38 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.8% | 15.69% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 88.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.71% | 4.23% |
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| Program | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Senior School Fees | 11-18 yr | £7,143 (Term) |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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