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Benfield School

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Benfield School

Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NU

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Pupils
920
Ages
11-16
FSM
65.4%
Attainment 8
33.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.2%
Basics 9-5
24.0%

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
27.3%
EBacc APS
3.07
EBacc 9-5
11.5%
EBacc 9-4
15.3%
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About Benfield School

Benfield School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.5. The school has around 920 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Benfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NU | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  2. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2020 — Requires improvement
  4. May 2015 — Good (predecessor: Benfield School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Benfield School

What is Benfield School's Ofsted rating?
Benfield School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Benfield School's latest exam results?
Benfield School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Benfield School located?
Benfield School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6 4NU).
How many pupils attend Benfield School?
Benfield School has around 920 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Benfield School with other schools?
View Benfield School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Newcastle upon Tyne.