Benfield School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Address | Benfield Road, NE6 4NU |
| School Website | https://benfield.neat.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1912656091 |
| URN | 144271 |
School Census
| Total | 979 |
| Girls/Boys | 470/509 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.0%/52.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 23.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 574 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/05/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 03/03/2020 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 10/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/03/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 33.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 19.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.03 |
| Progress 8 | -1.09 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 33% |
| Entering EBacc | 11% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.89 |
| Progress 8 | -1.15 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.1 |
| Progress 8 | -1.02 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 109 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 338 |
| As first preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 165 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 410 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 509 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 187 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 467 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 444 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 384 |
| As first preference | 165 |
| As second preference | 142 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 338 |
| As first preference | 147 |
| As second preference | 105 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 161 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 43% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 42% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 51% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 34% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 51% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 54% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 6% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 51% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 45% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 15% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 45% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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