Longbenton High School

About Longbenton High School

Longbenton High School is a foundation school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 950 pupils on roll. It is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 June 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 (2025/26). 29.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Tyneside →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

950 / 1,105 (86%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 June 2022

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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 8ER

Phone

01912189500

Headteacher

Joe Elliott (Acting Headteacher)

Website

http://longbenton.org.uk/

Academy Trust

The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Longbenton High School?

Longbenton High School is a foundation school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Longbenton High School have?

Longbenton High School has 950 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Longbenton High School's Ofsted rating?

Longbenton High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 June 2022).

How does Longbenton High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Longbenton High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 in 2025/26.

Is Longbenton High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Longbenton High School is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust.

Where is Longbenton High School?

Longbenton High School is located at Hailsham Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 8ER.