Benton Dene Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Benton Dene is a welcoming school where children feel happy, safe and trusted. The school provides an inspiring curriculum with exceptional support for all pupils including those with additional needs. High-quality teaching and a strong focus on reading and independent problem-solving help pupils achieve exceptionally well.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning with clear strategies to support independence
- Highly effective teaching with expert subject knowledge and meaningful cross-curricular links
- Reading is the bedrock of the curriculum with skilled phonics teaching and a diverse range of texts
- Pupils with SEND make exceptional progress with all barriers to learning carefully explored and addressed
- Exceptional personal development provision including curriculum on faith, cultures and diversity
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture and designated leadership.
Extracurricular Activities
Computing, yoga, mini rugby, debating, chess, breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, educational visits, residential trips, reading initiatives, termly book fairs, leadership roles (eco-councillors)
Benton Dene Primary School is an outstanding welcoming school where everyone is valued and supported to achieve highly. Pupils develop a keen interest in learning and achieve exceptionally well from early years to Year 6.
At a Glance
20.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83%. Maths has improved from 81% to 93%. Writing has remained stable at around 88%.
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
16
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
466 pupils
420 capacity
46 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Admissions Demand - North Tyneside
Places available
2,530
Applications
2,044
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
97.5%
Primary admissions across North Tyneside (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.33223%
Overall absence
6.90608%
Persistent absence
362
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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