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Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.6 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
950
Capacity
1,105
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.7, placing it in the top 72% nationally. While 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or higher is lower at 28%. Additionally, 76% of students progress to university, with 28% attending top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 28 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 14% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 29 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other2.7%
Asian Other1.6%
Black African1.5%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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55.01855, -1.57415 · NE12 8ER
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108645
School typeFoundation school
Websitelongbenton.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Longbenton High School rated by Ofsted?
Longbenton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 June 2022.
Is Longbenton High School a good school?
Longbenton High School scores 18.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Longbenton High School in GCSEs?
Longbenton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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