The Newcastle School vs Archibald First School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Newcastle School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Archibald First School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Overview
Phase
All-through
Primary
Type
Other independent school
Foundation school
Age Range
2–18
3–9
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Selective
-
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
298
332
Capacity
433
352
Occupancy
69%
94%
FSM %
-
7.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Outstanding
Personal Development
-
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
-
Apr 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
35.6
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
-
Points Per Entry
31.3
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
11%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
23
-
Retention
-
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Economics (24)
Mathematics (22)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (14)
Psychology (14)
Government and Politics (12)
Economics (12)
Computer Studies / Computing (12)
Physics (12)