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OpenSecondaryURN 108645

Longbenton High School

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

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

995

Local authority

North Tyneside

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas 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 (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, 995 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 32.2%.

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 NE12
18
Secondary in NE12
2
Open schools in North Tyneside LA
87
Secondary in North Tyneside 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 NE12

  • Jesmond Park Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    1.8 miles away

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  • Gosforth Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 2JH · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 13–18

    Status: Open

    2.0 miles away

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  • Benfield School

    Academy converter · Secondary

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

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    2.1 miles away

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  • Burnside College

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Wallsend · NE28 7LQ · North Tyneside

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Open

    2.7 miles away

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  • Churchill Academy

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Wallsend · NE28 7TN · North Tyneside

    Ages 11–18

    Status: Proposed to open

    2.8 miles away

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Overview

School type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
108645

Location

Address
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton
Postcode
NE12 8ER
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
995
Boys / girls
517 / 478
School capacity
1,105
Capacity fill
995 / 1,105 (90%)
Free school meals
32.2%
FSM pupils
285
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Academy trust
The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Contact

Telephone
01912189500
Website
http://longbenton.org.uk/

Official links