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Archbishop Runcie CofE First School

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

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–9

Pupils

164

Local authority

Newcastle upon Tyne

Age range

Ages 3–9

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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.

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

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–9
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
108495

Location

Address
Christon Road, Gosforth
Postcode
NE3 1US
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

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 characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Telephone
01912852663
Website
www.archbishop-runcie.eschools.co.uk

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