The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- FSM
- 49.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Claire Harrison-Hoggarth (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FD
Town setting
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Westmoor Primary School
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Ivy Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Benton House School
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Questions parents ask
What is Benton Dene School's Ofsted rating?
Benton Dene School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Benton Dene School?
Benton Dene School currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benton Dene School take?
Benton Dene School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Benton Dene School?
Benton Dene School is in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8FD, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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