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Archbishop Runcie CofE First School

Voluntary aided school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 1US

Ages 3–9 · 164 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

4.3%

Admissions demand

0.97 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-12-10

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.7%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
126

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.97 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

29

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

27

Total preferences (any rank)
106
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
4
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

164 pupils · 176 places

Pupils on roll
164
Boys / girls
81 / 83
School capacity
176
Capacity fill
164 / 176 (93%)
Free school meals
12.9%
FSM pupils
21
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 3–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Massey

Location

Address
Christon Road, Gosforth
Postcode
NE3 1US
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 3–9, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 164 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 12.9%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Newcastle.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
104
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE3
23
Primary in NE3
14
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Primary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
72

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE3

  • South Gosforth First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 1YF · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence2.9%
    • FSM4.3%
    • Demand1.23

    0.5 miles away

  • Archibald First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 1EB · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM7.2%
    • Demand1.45

    0.6 miles away

  • Gosforth Park First School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 5JQ · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM6.4%
    • Demand0.97

    0.7 miles away

  • St Charles' Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 3HE · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM4.4%
    • Demand0.92

    0.7 miles away

  • Grange First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 2NP · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM17.5%
    • Demand0.87

    0.8 miles away

  • Balliol Primary School

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 8QP · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    1.1 miles away

  • Balliol Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 8QP · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence8.1%
    • FSM50.0%
    • Demand0.94

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kate Massey
Telephone
01912852663
Website
www.archbishop-runcie.eschools.co.uk

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