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Archibald First School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1EBPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
95 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressArchibald Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1EB
HeadteacherRebecca Turner
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils331
Free School Meals (FSM)7.5%
School Capacity331 / 352 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From 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

7
Forest SchoolDining HallMusic RoomsLibraryArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketGymnasticsRoundersAthleticsNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Archibald First School

Archibald 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.