Longbenton High School
URN: 108645 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE12 8ER
Overview
- Name
- Longbenton High School
- URN
- 108645
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Holbrook (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912189500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hailsham Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE12 8ER
Summary
Longbenton High School is a co-educational foundation school located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving students aged 11-18. With a current enrolment of approximately 950 pupils and a capacity of 1,105, the school has been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, achieving a "Good" rating in its 2022 Ofsted inspection. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where every child's potential is championed, regardless of their background, and is known for its strong focus on KIDMAP values: kindness, integrity, determination, manners, ambition, and positivity.
The curriculum at Longbenton is designed to provide a well-rounded education, featuring a traditional three-year Key Stage 3 and a two-year Key Stage 4 model. Students engage in a broad range of subjects, including core academic disciplines and creative arts, with opportunities to study languages such as Spanish and French. The school also prioritizes reading and oracy, ensuring students develop essential literacy skills for future success.
Longbenton High School fosters a strong sense of community, with a dedicated pastoral team supporting students throughout their educational journey. The school is heavily oversubscribed, reflecting its reputation as a preferred choice for families in North Tyneside. Through various enrichment activities and a focus on personal development, Longbenton aims to prepare students for successful futures in both academic and vocational pathways.
The curriculum at Longbenton is designed to provide a well-rounded education, featuring a traditional three-year Key Stage 3 and a two-year Key Stage 4 model. Students engage in a broad range of subjects, including core academic disciplines and creative arts, with opportunities to study languages such as Spanish and French. The school also prioritizes reading and oracy, ensuring students develop essential literacy skills for future success.
Longbenton High School fosters a strong sense of community, with a dedicated pastoral team supporting students throughout their educational journey. The school is heavily oversubscribed, reflecting its reputation as a preferred choice for families in North Tyneside. Through various enrichment activities and a focus on personal development, Longbenton aims to prepare students for successful futures in both academic and vocational pathways.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic School (78.0)
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School (71.8)
- Whickham School (71.0)
- Gosforth Academy (70.4)
- Gosforth High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- North Tyneside
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 1105
- Pupils
- 950
- Boys
- 483
- Girls
- 467
- FSM %
- 32.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 950 | 483 | 467 | 1105 | 32.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 964 | 481 | 483 | 1105 | 29.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 888 | 430 | 458 | 1105 | 26.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 888 | 430 | 458 | 1105 | 26.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 824 | 392 | 432 | 1105 | 24.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 825 | 410 | 415 | 1105 | 23.50 |
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