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Archbishop Runcie CofE First School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1USPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Archbishop Runcie CofE First School

Archbishop Runcie CofE First School sits within Newcastle upon Tyne local authority, a Church of England first school for children aged 3 to 9. Among primary schools in the same LA, it is outranked by three Catholic peers: St Oswald's in Gosforth, St Vincents in Newcastle, and St Charles' Catholic Primary School. The school is noticeably oversubscribed: for its 17 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 92 applications, a ratio of more than five applicants per place. Fifteen of those were first-preference offers, suggesting strong local demand. The nearest Outstanding-rated school, Gosforth Park First School, is 1.1 km away. Archbishop Runcie itself holds a Good Ofsted rating, confirmed in its most recent graded inspection in December 2024. The inspection judged all assessed areas — quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management — as Good. Its previous inspection in 2019 also rated overall effectiveness as Good, so the school has maintained that standard.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChriston Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1US
HeadteacherKate Massey
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils173
Free School Meals (FSM)15.5%
School Capacity173 / 176 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketFootballAthleticsCross CountryTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCodingFilm ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: archbishop-runcie.eschools.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Archbishop Runcie CofE First School

Archbishop Runcie CofE First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.