This exciting news follows our earlier announcement in February, noting that merger talks were underway.
At a time when independent education is facing unprecedented pressures, the merger represents a confident and forward-looking commitment to safeguarding high-quality independent education in the North East.
As a group, both schools are committed to ensuring that families continue to have access to a broad range of independent educational options, recognising that individual children thrive in different environments.
Mr Stanford, Head of RGS Newcastle and Executive Head of the RGS Newcastle Group, said: “For RGS families, this merger represents continuity and stability at a time when the sector is facing significant change.
“By coming together, we are strengthening our position through the benefits of scale, while creating exciting new opportunities for our students.
“Importantly, this merger strengthens our ability to invest in facilities, partnerships and curriculum innovation, ensuring we continue to deliver educational excellence within the group and beyond.
“Through the combined strength of The RGS Newcastle Group of Schools, we are not only strengthening the future of the region's independent education sector but expanding its impact - providing exceptional opportunities for pupils while continuing to widen access, support families and play a meaningful role in the wider educational landscape across the North East."
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Comment from Mr Neil Walker,
Head of Westfield School
"I am delighted about this merger and looking forward to the benefits it will bring to our families and staff.
For Westfield families, this merger ensures continuity in the nurturing environment where our students are thriving, while unlocking new opportunities.
It will enable investment in our facilities and allow us to develop our Nursery and Pre-Prep provision, which we know is in high demand locally.
Being part of a larger group will also give us access to shared resources, specialist expertise, and economies of scale that strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional education.
It will create new professional development opportunities for our staff and help us attract and retain the very best teachers.
This merger will allow us to build on the significant strengths of Westfield. Working in partnership with such a respected institution will allow us to realise the full potential of our combined strengths for the benefit of all students."
