Archbishop Runcie CofE First School vs Durham Gilesgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
164 students
Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
164 students
| Measure | Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Durham Gilesgate Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #180 of 811 | #691 of 811 |
| National rank | #3554 of 15,697 | #13944 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 164 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 57.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.archbishop-runcie.eschools.co.uk | www.durhamgilesgate-pri.itss-durham.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Runcie CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 20.2).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Archbishop Runcie CofE First School better than Durham Gilesgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Runcie CofE First School ranks higher (71.8 vs 20.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Archbishop Runcie CofE First School and Durham Gilesgate Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School: 164. Durham Gilesgate Primary School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Runcie CofE First School and Durham Gilesgate Primary School rank in North East?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is 180th of 811 and Durham Gilesgate Primary School is 691st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).