Benton Dene School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Foundation special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Address | Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, NE12 8FD |
| School Website | www.bentondeneschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1914661818 |
| URN | 108655 |
School Census
| Total | 121 |
| Girls/Boys | 23/98 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 19.0%/81.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 61 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/03/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/03/2017 | Good |
| 17/10/2012 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/03/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 95 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 97 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | -5.6 |
| Writing Progress | -5.8 |
| Maths Progress | -4.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | 86 |
| Reading Progress | -3.0 |
| Writing Progress | -3.6 |
| Maths Progress | -3.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | 83 |
| Reading Progress | -3.2 |
| Writing Progress | -2.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 89% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 16% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Benton Dene Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hailsham Avenue, , 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