Archbishop Runcie CofE First School vs St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 972 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
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #180 of 811 | #148 of 811 |
| National rank | #3554 of 15,697 | #2972 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 164 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.stoswaldsnewcastle.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 71.8).
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth is the larger school with 209 students compared with 164.
- •Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is a local authority school while St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth 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 St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth ranks higher (75.1 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 St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth?
About 972 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. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Runcie CofE First School and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth rank in North East?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is 180th of 811 and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth is 148th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).