Archibald First School
Archibald Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1EBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Archibald First School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 April 2025, report published 15 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils are eager to learn at this warm and caring school. They love learning here and are happy to be part of the Archibald community. Strong and secure relationships between staff and pupils help pupils to feel safe. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils set an excellent example to each other in their attitudes to learning. This starts when children join the early years provision. The school has high expectations for pupils. The curriculum is ambitious and broad. Pupils rise to these ambitions and achieve well. They talk enthusiastically about their learning. Pupils are keen to do well. The school's visions and values, including being curious and courageous, are understood by the whole school community. Pupils are exceptionally proud of their contribution to the school. 'Waste warriors' and 'art ambassadors' talk confidently about the difference they make to school life. Pupils know how to treat each other fairly. They listen to each other's ideas and views attentively. It is clear that everyone is welcome here. School visits and visitors enhance the school's offer. The school uses local amenities such as art galleries and places of worship effectively. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They celebrate the care the school offers their children and families.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the implementation of the curriculum does not match the ambition of the curriculum. This impacts pupils' ability to deepen and connect their learning effectively. The school should ensure that the curriculum's implementation is fully embedded across all subjects to enable pupils to secure and deepen their knowledge further.
Pupil numbers and mix
332 pupils on roll, with places for 352
Schools near Archibald First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Junior High Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Gosforth Central Middle School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Grange First School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Archbishop Runcie CofE First School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Gosforth Schools' Trust
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Turner
- Phone
- 01912851957
- Address
- Archibald Street, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1EB
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 108438
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.