Benfield School

URN: 144271 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 4NU

Overview

Name
Benfield School
URN
144271
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
39.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anthony Martin (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01912656091
Website
Visit
Address
Benfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 4NU

Summary

Benfield School, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 920 pupils, against a capacity of 1,035. The school prioritises a supportive transition for Year 7 students moving from primary to secondary education, ensuring they feel welcomed and equipped for their new environment.

The school’s ethos centres on community, ambition, and excellence, aiming to foster leadership skills and resilience among students. Benfield promotes a broad and balanced curriculum that not only focuses on academic achievement but also personal development, encouraging pupils to become positive role models within their community.

Benfield School is committed to inclusivity and the well-being of all students, celebrating diversity and ensuring that every individual is valued. The school also offers a variety of co-curricular activities, providing opportunities for students to develop additional skills outside the classroom. Overall, Benfield strives to create a nurturing and ambitious environment for all its pupils.

Key details

LA
Newcastle upon Tyne
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1035
Pupils
920
Boys
477
Girls
443
FSM %
65.40
Open date
2017-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 920 477 443 1035 65.40
2024-09-11 969 483 486 1035 59.30
2023-09-11 1046 536 510 1035 56.60
2022-09-11 1046 536 510 1214 56.60
2021-09-11 977 501 476 1214 53.20
2020-09-11 873 437 436 1214 45.80

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