Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Archbishop Runcie CofE First School
Address: Christon Road, Gosforth
Town/City: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE3 1US
Telephone Number: 01912 852663
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Massey
Capacity: 176
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 164 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.9%

Location and administration

URN: 108495
DfE Number: 391/3471
UKPRN: 10077812
UPRN: 4510021988
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Newcastle upon Tyne (E08000021)
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne North (E14001379)
Electoral Ward: Gosforth (E05011447)
Diocese: CE25(Diocese of Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 425080E, 568383N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 0' 36.06" N 1° 36' 33.24" W
Plus Code: 9C7W296R+28

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Gosforth Central Middle School (0.5km)
  2. South Gosforth First School (0.8km)
  3. Gosforth East Middle School (0.8km)
  4. NHS Choices College (0.9km)
  5. Hopespring Newcastle (1.0km)
  6. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Gosforth (1.0km)
  7. Gosforth Junior High Academy (1.0km)
  8. Gosforth Academy (1.0km)
  9. Archibald First School (1.0km)
  10. St Mary's Catholic School (1.0km)
Governors

  • Mr Richard Abrams - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Ms Molly Allan - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Rev Paul Baker - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2028.
  • Ms Fatima Begum - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mr Greg Farrell - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Katie Hogg - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 October 2028.
  • Mrs Diana Lavin - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 12 September 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Macrae - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Macrae - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2028.
  • Mrs Kate Massey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Dr Ce Pacitti - Governor. Appointed on 24 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 July 2028.
  • Ms Lonie Sebagh - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2028.
  • Revd Andrew James Shipton - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2014 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Jo Warner - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 17 November 2028.