THE TIMES PARENT POWER · 2026
Northeast England
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Independent schools
Edition 2026 · Examination results 2025
| Regional position | School | UK rank among independent schools | Pupils listed in this table |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Grammar School, NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne | 81= | Co-educational |
| 2 | Dame Allan’s Girls’ SchoolNewcastle upon Tyne | 155 | Girls; co-educational sixth form |
| 3 | Yarm SchoolStockton-on-Tees | 162= | Co-educational |
| 4 | Dame Allan’s Boys’ SchoolNewcastle upon Tyne | 175 | Boys; co-educational sixth form |
| 5 | Newcastle High School for Girls GDSTNewcastle upon Tyne | 177 | Girls |
| 6 | Durham High SchoolDurham | 226= | Girls |
| 7 | Durham SchoolDurham | 297 | Co-educational |
Guide to the Times regional feature
The northeast feature names Dame Allan’s Girls’ School as Independent School of the Year and gives Royal Grammar School Newcastle the award for academic excellence among independent schools. It also examines the curriculum, relationships and activities. The changes planned for 2026 reflect the position at publication; their progress has not since been confirmed.
Printed page: 20 · Checked 2026-10-26
From the regional feature
- Dame Allan’s Girls’ School
Named Independent School of the Year in the northeast, under the name used in the 2026 report.Award — not a numeric table positionView school profile - Royal Grammar School, Newcastle
Won the northeast’s award for academic excellence among independent schools.Award — not a numeric table positionView school profile
The printed regional tables
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State schools
7 printed entries · 2026 · Examination results 2025 · Printed page 20
| Regional position | School | National rank in this table |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Leonard’s RC School, Durham | UK rank among state schools 216 |
| 2 | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School | UK rank among state schools 219 |
| 3 | Emmanuel College, Tyne and Wear | UK rank among state schools 239= |
| 4 | Gosforth Academy | UK rank among state schools 260 |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham | UK rank among state schools 261 |
| 6 | Sacred Heart RC High School, Newcastle | UK rank among state schools 265= |
| 7 | Whitley Bay High School | UK rank among state schools 306= |
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