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OpenPrimaryURN 108604

Benton Dene Primary School

Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE12 8FD

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

466

Local authority

North Tyneside

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, 466 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school. Free school meals: 20.2%.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
104
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE12
18
Primary in NE12
12
Open schools in North Tyneside LA
87
Primary in North Tyneside LA
56

Nearby primary 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 NE12

Overview

School type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
108604

Location

Address
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton
Postcode
NE12 8FD
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
North Tyneside

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
466
Boys / girls
258 / 208
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
466 / 420 (111%)
Free school meals
20.2%
FSM pupils
91
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Academy trust
The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Contact

Telephone
01914661818
Website
https://bentondeneschools.org.uk

Official links