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Benfield School
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- Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4NU
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils capable of making greater progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is improving; bullying is rare but attendance issues persist.
Academic Progress: Pupils with SEND are progressing increasingly well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is improving with interventions
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Qualifications and Training: Prioritised staff training for SEND
Current Educational Practices: Leaders see improvement; training needed for consistency in SEND support.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers not ambitious enough for pupils' achievements.
Current Educational Practices: Building a more ambitious curriculum
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching and assessment are improving, but PSHE development lags
Opportunities for Involvement: Parent engagement at events increasing
Communication: More focused communication strategies
Parent Satisfaction: Complaints from parents have reduced
Opportunities for Involvement: New leadership is working to build bridges with parents.
Communication: Efforts to strengthen parent relationships are ongoing.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents still have concerns about school behaviour.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Improving relationships with community
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust-supported improvement plans in place
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders working to rebuild trust with stakeholders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective steps to address educational standards and attendance.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Attendance improvement noted
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying increasingly rare; safeguarding effective but records need more detail.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Some pupils do not attend often; DfE support noted.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strategies showing traction; suspensions reduced
Extracurricular Offerings: Varied programme of activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leadership skills development through pupil groups.
Extracurricular Offerings: PSHE curriculum enhanced with speakers and visits
Career Counselling Services: Steps taken to strengthen careers provision, including fairs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Additional capacity added; staff confident in adaptation
Managing and Supporting SEND: Inconsistent use of strategies; more training needed.
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Benfield School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 969 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 22% | 98% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 20.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 22.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 33.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 20.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 8.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 11.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.89 | 2.52 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 84.63% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 77.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 31.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 26.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 37.32% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 20.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 13.64% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.1 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 86.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 152 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 27.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 35.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.93% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 1 | 26.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 14 | 38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 15.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 6.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 9.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3 | 2.56 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 81% | 75.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 69 | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 67.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 23.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.46% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 24% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 35.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.85 | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 75.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 67.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 20.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 36.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.29 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.48 | 29.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 15.26% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 32 | 374 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 53.15% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 19.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 12.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 15.47 | 31.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 16.22 | 32.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 18.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 23 | 573 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 59.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 12.25% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 14.42% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.81 8 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.22 6 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 48 | 442 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 48.36% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 23% | 9.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 14.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 15.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.29 | 30 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.33 | 28.67 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.8% | 15.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 60% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 15.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 5.22% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Benfield School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
