Archibald First School Catchment Area
Archibald First School is a foundation primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 331 pupils, and a capacity of 352 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-9
Age range
331
Pupils
352
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2015
Archibald First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Archibald First School?
The catchment area for Archibald First School is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Archibald First School is set by Newcastle upon Tyne and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →Archibald First School: 352 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Archibald First School has a published admission number of 352 places. 331 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 352, Newcastle upon Tyne's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Newcastle upon Tyne publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Newcastle upon Tyne school admissions →
Archibald First School: School Information
- Full address
- Archibald Street, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1EB
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-9 years
- Free school meals
- 7.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108438
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Archibald First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
Swalwell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 3HZ
Front Street Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 4AY
Washingwell Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 4RB
Clover Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 5SJ
Fellside Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE16 5AY
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · NE16 5QW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Archibald First School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Grange First School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 0.5 miles away
Archbishop Runcie CofE First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 0.6 miles away
Regent Farm First School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 0.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Archibald First School
What is the catchment area for Archibald First School? ▾
The catchment area for Archibald First School is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Archibald First School oversubscribed? ▾
Archibald First School is operating close to its capacity of 352 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Archibald First School? ▾
Admission to Archibald First School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Archibald First School cover? ▾
Archibald First School is a primary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Archibald First School? ▾
Archibald First School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.