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Benton Dene Primary School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FD, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.6 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
474
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in providing a high-quality education, achieving 79% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 95.6 indicates it outperforms 96% of schools, reflecting strong parent satisfaction and community support. While the percentage of students reaching higher standards is lower at 17%, the overall performance suggests a solid foundation for learning.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
Asian Indian3.4%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.1%
Black African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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55.01855, -1.57415 · NE12 8FD
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108604
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Benton Dene Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Benton Dene Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Benton Dene Primary School a good school?
Benton Dene Primary School scores 95.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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