Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School currently has around 173 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (58.4%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Christon Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1US |
| Website: | www.archbishop-runcie.eschools.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01912852663 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kate Massey |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 108495 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 176 |
| Number of Pupils: | 173 |
| Number of Boys: | 85 |
| Number of Girls: | 88 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 58.40% | 101 |
| Pakistani | 6.90% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.90% | 12 |
| Indian | 6.90% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.00% | 7 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 2.30% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 3 |
| African | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gosforth First School Alnmouth Drive , South Gosforth NE3 1YF | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Primary School Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth Hartford Road , Gosforth NE3 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Park Academy Jesmond Park West , NE7 7DP | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmoor Middle School Benton Lane , West Moor NE12 7PT | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Special School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 959 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Dene Special School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 959 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 959 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Dene School Freeman Road , South Gosforth NE3 1SZ | - not rated | 959 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcliffe School 33 the Grove , Gosforth NE3 1NE | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.