Archibald First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Archibald First School
Address: Archibald Street, Gosforth
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE3 1EB
Telephone Number: 01912 851957
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Gosforth Schools' Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Turner
Capacity: 352
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 332 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.2%

Location and administration

URN: 108438
DfE Number: 391/2001
UKPRN: 10078744
UPRN: 4510021988
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne (E08000021)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne North (E14001379)
Electoral Ward: Fawdon & West Gosforth (E05016356)

Easting & Northing: 424095E, 568136N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 0' 28.24" N 1° 37' 28.76" W
Plus Code: 9C7W295G+44

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Gosforth Junior High Academy (0.2km)
  2. The Newcastle School (0.3km)
  3. NHS Choices College (0.4km)
  4. St Charles' Catholic Primary School (0.5km)
  5. Gosforth Central Middle School (0.6km)
  6. Gosforth Academy (0.7km)
  7. Grange First School (0.8km)
  8. Westfield School (0.9km)
  9. Archbishop Runcie CofE First School (1.0km)
  10. Regent Farm First School (1.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Governors

  • Nastassja Alexander - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
  • Heather Banks - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 June 2026.
  • Mrs Jill Branch - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
  • Beth Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 June 2026.
  • Mrs Anna Glasper - Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 February 2029.
  • Gary Larkin - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2026.
  • Julie Morris - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 March 2030.
  • Doctor Mark Moss - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 April 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2030.
  • Mrs Kym Mullick - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2030.
  • Mr Ryan Nettleship - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2030.
  • Sarah Pope - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2027.
  • Rebecca Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2027.
  • Mrs Rebecca Turner - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Angela Ward - Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 June 2026.