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Benfield School
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4NU, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.6 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
920
Capacity
1,035
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 33.5, this school is performing in the top 96% nationally, but it faces challenges with Ofsted rating it as 'Requires Improvement.' Only 43% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with just 38% recommending the school. While the percentage of students progressing to university is 28%, only 12% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes and college readiness.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 33.5 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 28% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 25 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★2.4
Good range of subjects
74%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
My child feels safe
59%
My child makes good progress
58%
School has high expectations
58%
My child is happy
55%
Progress is communicated
55%
School supports development
41%
I'd recommend this school
38%
School keeps me informed
35%
Behaviour is good
35%
School responds to concerns
30%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.5%
Black African12.8%
Other6.7%
White Other5.9%
Asian Other3.3%
Black Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.98991, -1.55934 · NE6 4NU
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN144271
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebenfield.neat.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Benfield School rated by Ofsted?
Benfield School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Benfield School a good school?
Benfield School scores 1.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Benfield School?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Benfield School receives a satisfaction score of 48% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Benfield School in GCSEs?
Benfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.5. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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