Dame Allan’s Schools has introduced the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) for Year 9 pupils—thought to be among only a small number of schools in the North East to do so—broadening its academic offer and encouraging independent learning from an earlier stage. The Level 2 qualification is designed to develop independent learning, research skills and intellectual […]

Esports is continuing to grow at Dame Allan’s Schools, with pupils now competing — and succeeding — at the highest level of national school competition. Over the past three years, Dame Allan’s has developed its competitive esports programme through the Digital Schoolhouse tournament, run in partnership with Nintendo. After reaching the national finals for the […]

Pupils at Dame Allan’s Junior School are heading to the national flag football finals in Manchester this month after being crowned North East regional champions. The squad has achieved remarkable success in the fast-growing, non-contact version of American football, a sport confirmed to make its official debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. […]

Pupils from Dame Allan’s Junior School have showcased their creativity in a major city-centre exhibition celebrating neurodiverse artists and inclusive creativity. Eight pupils from Years 2 to 6 took part in the award-winning Wey Aye LEGO Man 2026 project, designing personalised LEGO-inspired figures reflecting their personalities and passions, now on display at One Strawberry Lane […]

Dame Allan’s Connect continues to expand with a recent industry visit to North East engineering firm DME Systems, offering Allanians direct exposure to the realities of modern engineering and the breadth of opportunities within the sector. Dame Allan’s Schools has extended its Dame Allan’s Connect programme for recent alumni with a visit to DME Systems, […]