The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Head
- Mr Dominic Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Corchester Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBenton House School
Independent · 616m away
Cragside Primary School
Primary · 782m away
St Mary's Catholic School
Secondary · 918m away
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle
Primary · 1.0km away
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided)
Primary · 1.0km away
Heaton Manor School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Hopespring Newcastle
Independent · 1.3km away
Ravenswood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Benton Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Benton Park Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Benton Park Primary School?
Benton Park Primary School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benton Park Primary School take?
Benton Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benton Park Primary School?
Benton Park Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7SS, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benton Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Benton Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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