SchoolScoresBenton Dene Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8FD
0191 466 1818 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 9 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
115 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 22nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 21st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 15th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 82 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
79% — 16 points above the North Tyneside average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Tyneside. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 75 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 143 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 70th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.9% | 30.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 39th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.3% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 75th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 7.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 25th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 75th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 25% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.3 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 32nd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 74th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 8.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Aided) 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Balliol Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westmoor Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ivy Road Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest Hall Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benton Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grasmere Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redesdale Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Benton Dene Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Benton Dene Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 July 2024.
How did Benton Dene Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Benton Dene Primary School?
98% of the 115 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Benton Dene Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Benton Dene Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 75 families put Benton Dene Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108604.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.