Archbishop Runcie CofE First School vs Hopespring Newcastle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 962 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
Hopespring Newcastle
Longbenton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students
| Measure | Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Hopespring Newcastle Longbenton, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #180 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #3554 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 164 | 14 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 14 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 46.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Longbenton |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.archbishop-runcie.eschools.co.uk | www.hopespringeducation.org/ |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 14.
- •Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is a local authority school while Hopespring Newcastle is a independent 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 Hopespring Newcastle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Archbishop Runcie CofE First School and Hopespring Newcastle?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Longbenton in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School: 164. Hopespring Newcastle: 14. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Runcie CofE First School and Hopespring Newcastle rank in North East?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is 180th of 811 and Hopespring Newcastle is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).