Independent Schools in North East England
Browse 24 independent schools across County Durham, Northumberland, Teesside, and Tyne and Wear.
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Argyle House School
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Mowden Hall School
Stocksfield, Northumberland
Newcastle Preparatory School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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Choosing a Private School in North East
The North East offers a smaller but highly regarded independent school sector, with schools serving families across larger geographical catchment areas than many other parts of England. Families often compare schools across County Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and neighbouring areas, balancing travel times with each school's educational strengths.
The region includes excellent prep, senior and boarding schools, each offering its own approach to academic achievement, pastoral care and extracurricular life. Comparing admissions policies, fees, boarding provision and school ethos can help families identify the schools that best suit their child's needs.
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Families often search for schools close to home rather than by county alone. Explore independent schools near popular towns, villages and local communities across North East, then compare schools, refine your search and build your shortlist with confidence.
Browse All Private Schools in North East England
Showing 1–24 of 24 schools
Argyle House School
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7LA
Fees from
£4,620 / term
Range £4,620 - £5,634 (inc. VAT)
Bahr Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6PR
Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8UN
Fees from
£3,767 / term
Range £3,767 - £16,595 (inc. VAT)
Delta Independent School
Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH
Fees from
£5,850 / term
Range £5,850 - £6,630 (inc. VAT)
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
County Durham, DH1 4SZ
Fees from
£7,106 / term
Range £7,106 - £17,609 (inc. VAT)
Longridge Towers School
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2XQ
Fees from
£4,566 / term
Range £4,566 - £12,498 (inc. VAT)
Mowden Hall School
Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7TP
Fees from
£5,230 / term
Range £5,230 - £11,284 (inc. VAT)
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BA
Fees from
£4,728 / term
Range £4,728 - £5,986 (inc. VAT)
Newcastle Preparatory School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4RH
Fees from
£4,164 / term
Range £4,164 - £4,843 (inc. VAT)
Newcastle School for Boys
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4ES
Fees from
£5,155 / term
Range £5,155 - £7,590 (inc. VAT)
RGS Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4DX
Fees from
£5,621 / term
Range £5,621 - £6,672 (inc. VAT)
Red House School
Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS20 1DX
Fees from
£3,440 / term
Range £3,440 - £5,443 (inc. VAT)
Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd
Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS3 7AR
Teesside High School
County Durham, TS16 9AT
Fees from
£2,346 / term
Range £2,346 - £5,826 (inc. VAT)
The Independent Grammar School: Durham
Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9QF
Westfield School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4HS
Fees from
£4,794 / term
Range £4,794 - £8,706 (inc. VAT)
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