The short version
Secondary. 47% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 571
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 39.2%
Governance
- Head
- Mr Neil Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NU
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalkergate Community School
Primary · 699m away
Western Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ravenswood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sir Charles Parsons School
Special school · 1.3km away
Walker Riverside Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Primary · 1.3km away
Chillingham Road Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Benfield School?
Benfield School currently has 571 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benfield School take?
Benfield School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Benfield School?
Benfield School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NU. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Benfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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