Archibald First School vs The Newcastle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 313 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archibald First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
332 students
The Newcastle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
298 students
| Measure | Archibald First School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | The Newcastle School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 811 | #136 of 185 |
| National rank | #836 of 15,697 | #2975 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 332 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 298 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.3 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.archibaldfirstschool.co.uk | newcastleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Archibald First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 29.7).
- •Archibald First School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 298.
- •Archibald First School is a local authority school while The Newcastle School 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 Archibald First School better than The Newcastle School?
On the Success Index (England), Archibald First School ranks higher (89.7 vs 29.7 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 Archibald First School and The Newcastle School?
About 313 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archibald First School: 332. The Newcastle School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archibald First School and The Newcastle School rank in North East?
Archibald First School is 39th of 811 and The Newcastle School is 136th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).