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Benfield School
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE6 4NU
Benfield School is a non-selective academy. It has about 970 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of NEAT Academy Trust. (St Hild's Church of England School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Physical disability
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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