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Benfield School

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 4NU

Ages 11–16 · 819 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

32.7

Overall absence

14.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-05-07

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.09
−20+2
Attainment 832.7
English & maths grade 5+26%
English & maths grade 4+49%
EBacc entry19%

EBacc APS: 3.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence14.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)37.8%
Unauthorised10.4%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
10.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,046

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill79%

819 pupils · 1,035 places

Pupils on roll
819
Boys / girls
414 / 405
School capacity
1,035
Capacity fill
819 / 1,035 (79%)
Free school meals
69.2%
FSM pupils
565
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
NEAT Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Anthony Martin

Location

Address
Benfield Road, Walkergate
Postcode
NE6 4NU
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision and SEN unit
Resourced places
7 on roll / 7 capacity
SEN unit places
23 on roll / 24 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 819 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 69.2%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
16
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE6
17
Secondary in NE6
2
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Secondary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle-upon-TyneNear NE6

  • Walker Riverside Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 4AW · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att837.0
    • P8-0.9
    • Absence12.4%

    0.8 miles away

  • Jesmond Park Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE7 7DP · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.6
    • P80.3
    • Absence8.4%

    1.2 miles away

  • Burnside College

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Wallsend · NE28 7LQ · North Tyneside

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.5
    • P8-0.5
    • Absence9.9%

    1.6 miles away

  • St Mary's Catholic School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE7 7PE · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.9
    • P80.6
    • Absence7.8%

    1.8 miles away

  • Longbenton High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 8ER · North Tyneside

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.2
    • P8-0.4
    • Absence9.9%

    2.1 miles away

  • Churchill Community College

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Wallsend · NE28 7TN · North Tyneside

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.5
    • P8-0.9
    • Absence12.7%

    2.3 miles away

  • Churchill Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Wallsend · NE28 7TN · North Tyneside

    Ages 11–18

    2.3 miles away

  • Hebburn Comprehensive School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Secondary

    Hebburn · NE31 2QU · South Tyneside

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.8
    • P8-0.3
    • Absence10.9%

    2.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Anthony Martin
Telephone
01912656091
Website
https://benfield.neat.org.uk/

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