Longbenton High School
Foundation school · Sixth form
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8ER
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 25% in England
8 of 11 in North Tyneside
Pupils
995
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
10.3%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.7 | 42.2 | 41.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 41% | 28% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 31% | 49% | 44% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.58 | -0.43 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- George Stephenson High School · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 49% in England
- St Mary's Catholic School · 1.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
- Jesmond Park Academy · 1.8 mi · Good · Top 31% in England
- Gosforth Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Top 14% in England
- Benfield School · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
- Burnside College · 2.8 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
The neighbourhood
Longbenton High School is in Longbenton (typical home £176,500, crime average).
What is Longbenton High School's Ofsted rating?
Longbenton High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Longbenton High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Longbenton High School is in the bottom 25% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.