The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 331
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 7.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- Gosforth Schools' Trust
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Archibald Street, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGosforth Junior High Academy
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Gosforth Junior High School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Newcastle School for Boys
Independent · 313m away
NHS England (Choices College)
Special school · 449m away
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 527m away
Gosforth Central Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 580m away
Gosforth High School
Secondary · 655m away
Gosforth Academy
Secondary · 655m away
Questions parents ask
What is Archibald First School's Ofsted rating?
Archibald First School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Archibald First School?
Archibald First School currently has 331 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archibald First School take?
Archibald First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Archibald First School?
Archibald First School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1EB, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Archibald First School have a sixth form?
No, Archibald First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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