The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.7
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.29
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 119 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 950
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 32.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Holbrook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Longbenton High School a selective school?
No. Longbenton High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Longbenton High School's Ofsted rating?
Longbenton High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longbenton High School?
Longbenton High School currently has 950 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longbenton High School take?
Longbenton High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Longbenton High School?
Longbenton High School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8ER, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longbenton High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Longbenton High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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