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Longbenton High School

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Longbenton High School

Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8ER

Foundation school
Pupils
950
Ages
11-18
FSM
32.5%
Attainment 8
41.6
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.8%
Basics 9-5
28.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
21.1%
EBacc APS
3.62
EBacc 9-5
8.4%
EBacc 9-4
11.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.84
A*-A Grades
21.6%
A*-B Grades
43.1%
AAB+ %
21.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 48 students entered

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About Longbenton High School

Longbenton High School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.6. The school has around 950 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hailsham Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8ER | More schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Longbenton High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Longbenton High School

What is Longbenton High School's Ofsted rating?
Longbenton High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Longbenton High School's latest exam results?
Longbenton High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Longbenton High School located?
Longbenton High School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside (NE12 8ER).
How many pupils attend Longbenton High School?
Longbenton High School has around 950 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Longbenton High School with other schools?
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