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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Benfield School
Benfield School is a academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. The school has 920 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 11–16 920 PupilsURN 144271
Ofsted Report
Inspected May 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour and AttitudesRequires Improvement
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementRequires Improvement
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
33.5↓ -13pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
24%↓ -21pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
86.0%↓ -6pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
15.6↑ +1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
65.4%↑ +42pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
30.4%↓ -18pp
Teacher Turnover
920 / 1,035
89%
Capacity
Surplus
+£469,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Benfield School is a academy converter in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. The school has 920 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Anthony Martin
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
08:40 – 15:10
Telephone
01912656091
Website
Address
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NU
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
The School Day
08:40
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:10
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Food for Life
Recognised achievement
Healthy Schools
Promoting pupil wellbeing
Quality in Careers
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
White
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Shorts
Sweatshirt
Tracksuit
Trainers
