Benfield School
Academy converter
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NU
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 4% in England
9 of 11 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils
819
First preferences per place
0.30
2026/27
Absence
14.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 33.2 | 32.7 | 33.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22% | 26% | 24% | |
| Average English grade | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 34% | 25% | |
| Progress 8 | -1.15 | -1.09 | — |
43% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Walker Riverside Academy · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 5% in England
- Jesmond Park Academy · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 31% in England
- Burnside College · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
- St Mary's Catholic School · 1.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
- Longbenton High School · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Churchill Academy · 2.3 mi · No rating
Best secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne · Best secondary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Benfield School is in Walkergate (typical home £176,000, crime average).
What is Benfield School's Ofsted rating?
Benfield School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Benfield School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Benfield School is in the bottom 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.