The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mrs Kate Massey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1US
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGosforth Central Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 534m away
South Gosforth First School
Primary · 807m away
Gosforth East Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 838m away
NHS England (Choices College)
Special school · 933m away
Hopespring Newcastle
Independent · 962m away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth
Primary · 972m away
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 979m away
Gosforth High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Archbishop Runcie CofE First School a selective school?
No. Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Archbishop Runcie CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Archbishop Runcie CofE First School?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archbishop Runcie CofE First School take?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Archbishop Runcie CofE First School?
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1US, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Archbishop Runcie CofE First School have a sixth form?
No, Archbishop Runcie CofE First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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