What are the best private schools in North East?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in North East include Argyle House School, Barnard Castle School, and Benton House School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in North East?

North East has 128 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 702 are rated Good, meaning 93% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in North East ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in North East private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in North East is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in North East cost?

Fees for private schools in North East vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in North East

65 private schools found

Key Facts

In North East, 64 independent schools (3.2% of total) educate 11,731 pupils, a small proportion of the region's school population.
Of the 43 inspected, 7 North East independent schools are Outstanding, 28 are Good, with 7 Requires Improvement and 1 Inadequate.
Compared to the national average, North East independent schools have 0.0% pupils eligible for free school meals and 16.3% with special educational needs.
North East independent schools have an Attainment 8 score of 33.16 and 12.2% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, below national averages.

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Argyle House School

Sunderland, SR2 7LA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils197

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Barnard Castle School

Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

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Absence–

Pupils659

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Benton House School

Benton, NE7 7XE

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–14

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Absence–

Pupils25

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Dame Allan's Schools

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Absence–

Pupils1,240

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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

DH1 4SZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

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Absence–

Pupils740

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Durham High School

DH1 3TB

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

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Pupils288

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Endeavour SR

Sunderland, SR1 1QH

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19

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Pupils0

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Liberty School

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE16 3BN

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

Longridge Towers School

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2XQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Absence–

Pupils309

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Mowden Hall School

Stocksfield, NE43 7TP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

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Absence–

Pupils227

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Newcastle High School for Girls GDST

NE2 3BA

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils660

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Newcastle Preparatory School

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE2 4RH

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils241

P/T Ratio–

Newcastle School for Boys

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils298

P/T Ratio–

Red House School

Stockton-On-Tees, TS20 1DX

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–17

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils345

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Royal Grammar School

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,332

P/T Ratio–

Strawberry Lane

Durham, DH6 5BE

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

Teesside High School

TS16 9AT

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils272

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The Apex Academy

East Hartford, NE23 3AR

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

Trimdon Hill School

Trimdon, TS29 6EY

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

Westfield School

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

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Absence–

Pupils170

P/T Ratio–

Yarm Preparatory School

Yarm, TS15 9ES

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils382

P/T Ratio–

Yarm School

Yarm, TS15 9EJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,167

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Elmbank Learning Centre

TS20 1PQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils5

P/T Ratio–

Haskel School

Gateshead, NE8 4DR

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–25

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils23

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 65 private schools in North East, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	North East	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	81%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	61%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.21	+0.00
Attainment 8	33.2	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	21%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	18.9:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,292	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Private Schools in North East

Key Facts

Argyle House School

Barnard Castle School

Benton House School

Dame Allan's Schools

Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

Durham High School

Endeavour SR

Liberty School

Longridge Towers School

Mowden Hall School

Newcastle High School for Girls GDST

Newcastle Preparatory School

Newcastle School for Boys

Red House School

Royal Grammar School

Strawberry Lane

Teesside High School

The Apex Academy

Trimdon Hill School

Westfield School

Yarm Preparatory School

Yarm School

Elmbank Learning Centre

Haskel School

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What are the best private schools in North East?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in North East?

How are private schools in North East ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in North East private schools?

How much do private schools in North East cost?

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