Benton Dene Primary School

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Foundation school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
AddressHailsham Avenue, NE12 8FD
URN108604

School Census

Total 472
Girls/Boys 218/254
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.2%/53.8%
% pupils where English not first language 3.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 85
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 29.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
09/07/2024 Outstanding
14/06/2012 Outstanding
15/01/2007 Outstanding
Inspection Date 09/07/2024
Quality of Education Outstanding
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 14/06/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 15/01/2007
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard75%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard15%
Reading108
Maths106
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard65
Pupils achieving at a higher standard9
Reading106
Maths104
Reading Progress-0.2
Writing Progress1.2
Maths Progress-1.1
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard82%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard14%
Reading107
Maths107
Reading Progress2.4
Writing Progress1.7
Maths Progress2.1
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard80%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard17%
Reading107
Maths108
Reading Progress3.0
Writing Progress3.1
Maths Progress3.8

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.30%
Total Applications127
As First Preference74
As second preference35
As third preference16
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers57
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.23%
Total Applications124
As First Preference70
As second preference28
As third preference23
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers57
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.02%
Total Applications122
As First Preference50
As second preference42
As third preference28
Total Offers Made55
first preference offers49
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.23%
Total Applications119
As First Preference74
As second preference29
As third preference15
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers60
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.23%
Total Applications131
As First Preference70
As second preference37
As third preference20
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers57
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.25%
Total Applications126
As First Preference75
As second preference29
As third preference21
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers60
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.36%
Total Applications133
As First Preference79
As second preference22
As third preference30
Total Offers Made58
first preference offers58
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.24%
Total Applications136
As First Preference72
As second preference36
As third preference28
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers58
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.09%
Total Applications116
As First Preference63
As second preference32
As third preference16
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers58
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.12%
Total Applications109
As First Preference66
As second preference24
As third preference17
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers59
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.24%
Total Applications134
As First Preference67
As second preference36
As third preference30
Total Offers Made60
first preference offers54
second preference offers3
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree86%
agree14%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree93%
agree7%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree79%
agree21%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree0%
agree7%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable93%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree57%
agree43%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree71%
agree21%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable0%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree50%
agree43%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree79%
agree21%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree64%
agree36%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree79%
agree21%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree14%
disagree14%
strongly disagree7%
don't know14%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree57%
agree43%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes100%
no0%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.9%
white and asian ethnic origin2.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.1%
indian ethnic origin2.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
african ethnic origin0.6%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.6%
white and asian ethnic origin2.3%
any other white background ethnic origin1.7%
indian ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Benton Dene School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, NE12 8FD

Longbenton High School

(0.14 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hailsham Avenue, , NE12 8ER

Forest Hall Primary School

(0.45 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Delaval Road, , NE12 9BA

St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)

(0.46 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Goathland Avenue, , NE12 8FA

St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle

(0.46 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Goathland Avenue, , NE12 8FA

St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall

(0.58 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Great Lime Road, Great Lime Road, Forest Hall, NE12 7AB

Ivy Road Primary School

(0.59 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ivy Road Primary School, Forest Hall, NE12 9AP