Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East NE3 1US · Newcastle upon Tyne
#180 of 811 primary schools in North East
#3554 of 15,697 nationally
About Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is a local authority primary located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 164 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 71.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 180th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 164; capacity filled 93.2%.
There are 133 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Archbishop Runcie CofE First School ranks 33rd of 129 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Archbishop Runcie CofE First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 164
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 93.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Gosforth Central Middle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
600 students · 534 m away
South Gosforth First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
325 students · 807 m away
Gosforth East Middle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
557 students · 838 m away
Hopespring Newcastle
Longbenton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students · 962 m away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 972 m away
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
695 students · 979 m away
Gosforth Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,925 students · 1.0 km away
Archibald First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
332 students · 1.0 km away
St Mary's Catholic School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,462 students · 1.0 km away
Gosforth Park First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
299 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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164 students
East Boldon Infants' School
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163 students
Grindon Infant School
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163 students
Wolsingham Primary School
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163 students
New Hartley First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
165 students
Blaydon West Primary School
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
166 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Archbishop Runcie CofE First School a good school?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School has a Success Index (England) of 71.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #180 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Archbishop Runcie CofE First School rank in North East?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School ranks #180 of 811 primary schools in North East and #3554 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Archbishop Runcie CofE First School?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School had 164 students in 2025.
Is Archbishop Runcie CofE First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Archbishop Runcie CofE First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Archbishop Runcie CofE First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.