| Newcastle School for Boys | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
30 West Avenue Newcastle-upon-Tyne , Tyne and Wear , NE5 4ES England | |
| Coordinates | 55°00′16″N 1°37′27″W / 55.00444°N 1.62408°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent School |
| Established | 2005 |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Department for Education URN | 108544 Tables |
| Head teacher | Mr David Tickner |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age | 3 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 400 |
| Houses | Aldridge, Ascham, Newlands and Mavor |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Grey |
| Website | http://www.newcastleschool.co.uk |
Newcastle School for Boys, or NSB, is a private school for boys aged 3–18 in Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. It has approximately 400 students.[1]
History
NSB was formed in 2005 with the merger of Ascham House School and Newlands Preparatory School.[2]
Chris Hutchinson was appointed Headmaster of NSB in 2007. A major extension to the senior school, which is housed in the large, Victorian-era former home of colliery owner, John Henry Reah,[3] was completed in 2008. The Sixth Form accepted its first students in September 2009.[4]
David Tickner was appointed as Headmaster in April 2012, and the school acquired additional premises opposite the Senior School to house a purpose-designed Sixth Form Centre in 2017.[4]
Admissions
The Junior School is located in two buildings, which previously accommodated Ascham House School, on West Avenue, and caters for boys in Nursery and Years 1 to 6. The Senior School is located in a building, which previously accommodated Newlands Preparatory School, in Moor Road South.[4]
School Life
Boys are sorted into one of four houses upon their arrival. They stay in these houses for the remainder of their time at the school, and partake in weekly hymn practice as a house, and inter-house competitions such as rugby, cricket, and choral. Sports played at NSB include rugby, cricket, football and Hockey, with regular fixtures played against other northern schools, such as RGS Newcastle, Dame Allans, Durham, Yarm, and Ampleforth.[5]
Inspections
The School was last inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2017. All standards were met.[6]
References
- ↑ ISI Report, November 2007
- ↑ "Ascham House School closed: result of amalgamation/merger, September 2005". Blocl. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ↑ "Tyne and Wear HER(16133): Gosforth, Newcastle School for Boys, gymnasium and classroom". Sitelines. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- 1 2 3 "Newcastle School for Boys set for expansion". Northern Insight. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ↑ "Ampleforth College 1st XV 17-17 Newcastle School for Boys". Schools Rugby. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ↑ Georghiou, Roberta. "Regulatory compliance inspection report Newcastle School for Boys 27 - 28 September 2017" (PDF). newcastleschool.co.uk. ISI. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
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