An Education Built Around Every Child

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Leading with Care, Purpose and Ambition

Every child arrives at school with their own story, strengths and potential. At Dame Allan’s, my focus is on creating an environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to be themselves, while being challenged and supported to achieve their best. Education here is about far more than outcomes; it is about helping young people grow in confidence, curiosity and character.

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An Education Built Around Every Child

Every child is different, and our approach to education reflects that. Guided by strong values and a caring ethos, we focus on supporting each pupil academically, socially and emotionally. Discover what shapes daily life at our school and how our values are lived in everything we do.

Supporting Every Child, Inside and Outside the Classroom

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Latest news and events

Dame Allan’s Co-funded Community Defibrillator used Five Times in 12 Months

Above: A group of Dame Allan's Pupils helped to raise funds for the Church Defibrillator. (L-R Thomas Witherspoon, Ben Percy, Aiden M, Yaqub Ali, Orlando S, and Wyatt Gallon)

Forging confidence, character and commando spirit: Inside Dame Allan’s Royal Marines CCF

Above: Dame Allan's CCF Contingent Commander and Chemistry teacher Owain Jones (centre) flanked by pupils Milo (L) and India (R)

World-class scientist Giles Yeo to speak at Dame Allan’s Schools

Professor Giles Yeo MBE (above), a leading geneticist, author and broadcaster, will visit Dame Allan’s Schools on Thursday to give a talk titled ‘Fish, Fat and Film’. Ahead of the lecture, he spoke about the importance of science, critical thinking and why pupils should never take simple answers at face value

International Volunteer Day: Meet the North East Teenagers Giving Back and Gaining Skills

From care homes to charity shops, teenagers at Dame Allan’s Schools’ Sixth Form are making a real difference. On International Volunteer Day, we highlight how their commitment not only supports local communities but also bolsters their own skills, aspirations and future careers.

Dame Allan’s Girls’ School awarded ‘Parent Power’ School of the Year accolade

The Principal of Dame Allan’s Schools has expressed his delight at receiving the Independent Secondary School of the Year (North East) honour from an influential guide for parents.

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An Education Built Around Every Child

An Education Built Around Every Child

Leading with Care, Purpose and Ambition

Discover Dame Allan’s Schools

Create Your Personalised Prospectus

An Education Built Around Every Child

Supporting Every Child, Inside and Outside the Classroom

Your Guide to Joining Our School

Discover what makes our school special — visit us

Latest news and events

Dame Allan’s Co-funded Community Defibrillator used Five Times in 12 Months

Forging confidence, character and commando spirit: Inside Dame Allan’s Royal Marines CCF

World-class scientist Giles Yeo to speak at Dame Allan’s Schools

International Volunteer Day: Meet the North East Teenagers Giving Back and Gaining Skills

Dame Allan’s Girls’ School awarded ‘Parent Power’ School of the Year accolade

Have a Question? We’re Here to Help

Have a Question?
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