Archibald First School
About Archibald First School
Archibald First School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 9 in Newcastle upon Tyne, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 352 pupils and currently enrols 331, leaving a small number of spare places. However, the demand is far higher than supply: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 295 applications for just 60 places, with 95 of those applications coming from families who listed it as their first preference. That works out at nearly five applications for every available spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 7.5%, which is notably lower than the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake. The school is led by headteacher Rebecca Turner and has no religious character, so it draws from a broad cross-section of the local community rather than a specific faith group.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 143 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: archibaldfirstschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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