Archibald First School, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Archibald First School currently has around 331 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Archibald Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1EB |
| Website: | www.archibaldfirstschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01912851957 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Turner |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108438 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 352 |
| Number of Pupils: | 331 |
| Number of Boys: | 178 |
| Number of Girls: | 153 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 62.20% | 206 |
| Indian | 5.70% | 19 |
| Other White | 5.40% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 16 |
| Chinese | 4.50% | 15 |
| Pakistani | 3.30% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.00% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 8 |
| African | 2.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald First School Archibald Street , Gosforth NE3 1EB | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' RC Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | - not rated | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Regent Farm Road , Gosforth NE3 3HE | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange First School Norham Road , Gosforth NE3 2NP | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Christon Road , Gosforth NE3 1US | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Academy Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School Benton Park Road , NE7 7PE | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth East Middle School Harewood Road , Gosforth NE3 5JT | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascham House School 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Newcastle School for Boys 30 West Avenue , NE3 4ES | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| NHS England (Choices College) The Grainger Suite , Dobson House NE3 3PF | - not rated | 490 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcliffe School 33 the Grove , Gosforth NE3 1NE | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King David School Culzean Park , Graham Park Road NE3 4BH | - not rated | 810 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.