Benfield School
Benfield School is a secondary located in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NU. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Requires Improvement. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 969 pupils on roll.
Benfield School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1035
Number of Pupils: 969
Number of Boys: 483
Number of Girls: 486
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 59.3
Last Changed Date: 2025-03-19
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Requires Improvement
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal Development: Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management: Requires Improvement
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Requires Improvement
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-07-04
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Martin
Phone: 01912656091
Website: https://benfield.neat.org.uk/
Location: Benfield Road, Walkergate
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Benfield School
What is the Ofsted rating of Benfield School?
Benfield School has been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Benfield School admit?
Benfield School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Benfield School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Benfield School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Benfield School?
Benfield School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Benfield School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Benfield School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Benfield School?
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