SchoolScoresArchbishop Runcie CofE First School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1US
0191 285 2663 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 10 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 45th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 41st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 33rd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 21st highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern Joint 39th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 17% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 83% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 38th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 35%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newcastle upon Tyne. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 96 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 83rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 37th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 71st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 36th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 29.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 46th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 93rd lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.6 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 93rd lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.58% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 51st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 73rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 37.5% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- South Gosforth First School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Archibald First School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Gosforth Park First School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Charles' Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange First School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2021
- Balliol Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cragside Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Regent Farm First School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Benton Park Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Archbishop Runcie CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 10 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Archbishop Runcie CofE First School?
89% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Archbishop Runcie CofE First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Archbishop Runcie CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put Archbishop Runcie CofE First School as their first choice for 25 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 20 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108495.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.