Archbishop Runcie CofE First School vs Gosforth Junior High Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 979 m 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
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
695 students
| Measure | Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Gosforth Junior High Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #180 of 811 | #29 of 185 |
| National rank | #3554 of 15,697 | #863 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 164 | 695 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 695 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 115.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| 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 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.archbishop-runcie.eschools.co.uk | www.juniorhighacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gosforth Junior High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 71.8).
- •Gosforth Junior High Academy is the larger school with 695 students compared with 164.
- •Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is a local authority school while Gosforth Junior High Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gosforth Junior High Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gosforth Junior High Academy ranks higher (73.3 vs 71.8 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 Gosforth Junior High Academy?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School: 164. Gosforth Junior High Academy: 695. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Runcie CofE First School and Gosforth Junior High Academy rank in North East?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is 180th of 811 and Gosforth Junior High Academy is 29th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).