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Benton Dene School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FD, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.3 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
132
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. However, published data indicates that there are currently no pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, which may raise concerns for parents focused on academic outcomes. Overall, while the school is rated positively by inspectors, parents should consider the academic performance data when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
White Other3.0%
Black African2.3%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Location
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55.01973, -1.57300 · NE12 8FD
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108655
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.bentondeneschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Benton Dene School rated by Ofsted?
Benton Dene School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2017.
Is Benton Dene School a good school?
Benton Dene School scores 42.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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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