Benton Dene Primary School

About Benton Dene Primary School

Benton Dene Primary School is a foundation school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 474 pupils on roll. It is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Tyneside →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

474 / 420 (113%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hailsham Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 8FD

Phone

01914661818

Headteacher

A Lawrence

Website

https://bentondeneschools.org.uk

Academy Trust

The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Benton Dene Primary School?

Benton Dene Primary School is a foundation school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Benton Dene Primary School have?

Benton Dene Primary School has 474 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Benton Dene Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Benton Dene Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

How does Benton Dene Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

79% of pupils at Benton Dene Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Benton Dene Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Benton Dene Primary School is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust.

Where is Benton Dene Primary School?

Benton Dene Primary School is located at Hailsham Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 8FD.