Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Archbishop Runcie CofE First School

Christon Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1US
173 Pupils
176 Capacity
3–9 Age Range
15.50% FSM %
85 Boys
88 Girls
About Archbishop Runcie CofE First School

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NE3 1US), Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–9 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Newcastle upon Tyne.

It has 173 pupils on roll. School capacity: 176. Current headteacher: Kate Massey.

Data for Archbishop Runcie CofE First School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Newcastle upon Tyne
Region North East
Administrative District Newcastle upon Tyne
Parliamentary Constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North
Ward Gosforth
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077812
URN 108495
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah MacRae Chair of Governors 24/07/2025 31/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Sarah Pickett Chair of Governors 06/10/2022 24/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Abrams Governor 17/11/2025 17/11/2028 Appointed by LA
Ms Molly Allan Governor 14/10/2024 14/10/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Rev Paul Baker Governor 06/10/2022 05/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Fatima Begum Governor 01/03/2024 28/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Greg Farrell Governor 01/12/2021 30/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Hogg Governor 06/10/2022 05/10/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Diana Lavin Governor 13/09/2023 12/09/2026 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Sarah MacRae Governor 01/12/2019 01/12/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Kate Massey Governor 01/09/2018 01/09/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Ce Pacitti Governor 24/07/2025 31/07/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Frequently Asked Questions
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School has 173 pupils, with a capacity of 176.
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9.
The admissions policy at Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Archbishop Runcie CofE First School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is Mrs Kate Massey.
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is at Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1US, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Archbishop Runcie CofE First School: Does not have a sixth form.
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Massey
Christon Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1US
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108495
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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