Benfield School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Benfield School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE64NU Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
30.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 48.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
10 May 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Benfield Road
Walkergate
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE64NU
Phone
1912656091
Website
benfield.neat.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144271
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NU
Website
https://benfield.neat.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1035 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
969
Free School Meals
60.2% (583 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (50 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
32.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.1
English Attainment 8:
7.6
Maths Attainment 8:
6.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
8.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.1
Ebacc English:
92.3%
Ebacc Entry:
11.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.7%
Ebacc Languages:
19.6%
Ebacc Maths:
93.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
92.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.09
Progress 8 Range:
-1.30 to -0.89

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
162
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
969 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing leaders, inspiring the extraordinary."

Aspirational Collaborative Inclusive Innovative Responsible

Benfield School is part of the NEAT Academy Trust, a mixed academy trust that includes schools with and without a Church of England designation; NEAT works closely with Diocesan Education Boards regarding its Church of England schools.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr A Martin welcomes visitors to Benfield School, describing it as a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming place; emphasises an outcomes-focused, child-centred approach and a rich Co-Curricular Programme with clubs, trips, and opportunities to develop leadership and culture.

Facilities

Reading Room

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 offers in English, Mathematics, Science, Spanish, Geography, History, Drama, Music, Product Design, Food, Textiles, Art, Computer Science, Computer Graphics, PE, PSHCE, and RE with hours per fortnight listed for each subject. KS4 offers a broad spectrum of curriculum pathways from traditional GCSEs through to BTEC and vocational courses; options designed to meet cohort needs; includes consideration of EBacc and a structured seven-block model for Year 10. Reading is emphasised through a Reading Room and reading strategies across the curriculum, with a focus on building literacy and vocabulary for GCSE study and beyond.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Enrichment runs before school, during lunchtime, and after school; a Breakfast Club is provided.

Admissions Criteria

Benfield School has a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 207 in each year group. Admissions authority is NEAT Academy Trust. Applications for entry to Year 7 and in-year admissions up to Year 11 should be made on Newcastle City Council’s school application form and returned to Newcastle City Council. There is a right of appeal if a place is refused. PAN and appeal deadlines are published by Newcastle City Council.

Financial Information

School meals charges: Daily £2.30; Weekly £11.50 for secondary pupils who are payers; Free School Meals eligibility exists. (Further details on Free School Meals and meal provision are provided on the School Meals pages.)

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