Archibald First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East NE3 1EB · Newcastle upon Tyne
#39 of 811 primary schools in North East
#836 of 15,697 nationally
About Archibald First School
Archibald 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 332 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 89.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 39th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (90th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 332; capacity filled 94.3%.
There are 133 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Archibald First School ranks 8th 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%)7.2%
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 Archibald First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 332
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Archibald First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
695 students · 153 m away
The Newcastle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
298 students · 313 m away
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students · 527 m away
Gosforth Central Middle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
600 students · 580 m away
Gosforth Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,925 students · 655 m away
Grange First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
333 students · 754 m away
Westfield School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
170 students · 903 m away
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
164 students · 1.0 km away
Regent Farm First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
335 students · 1.0 km away
Gosforth East Middle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
557 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Windy Nook Primary School
Gateshead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
332 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
332 students
Havannah First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
331 students
Grange First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
333 students
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
333 students
Regent Farm First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
335 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Archibald First School a good school?
Archibald First School has a Success Index (England) of 89.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #39 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 Archibald First School rank in North East?
Archibald First School ranks #39 of 811 primary schools in North East and #836 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Archibald First School?
Archibald First School had 332 students in 2025.
Is Archibald First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Archibald First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Archibald First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Archibald First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.