Benfield School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NU
Headteacher · Mr Anthony Martin
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Key facts
Pupils819Capacity 1,035
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 7 May 2025
TrustNeat Academy Trust
Free school meals69.2%
SEN provisionResourced provision and SEN unit
Ofsted
Inspection on 7 May 2025. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in Newcastle upon TyneNearby schools for the same ages
- Walker Riverside Academy0.8 mi
- Jesmond Park Academy1.2 mi
- Burnside College1.6 mi
- St Mary's Catholic School1.8 mi
- Longbenton High School2.1 mi