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Benfield School

Benfield School
Benfield Road
Walkergate
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England
NE64NU

📞 phone: 01912 656091

👨‍🏫 headteacher: Mr Anthony Martin

🌍 web: benfield.neat.org.uk

969 pupils mixed gender
1035 pupils capacity: 94% full

483 boys 50%

486 girls 50%

Last updated:

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Admissions policy
Non-selective
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Trust school
Supported by a multi-academy trust
URN
144271
Education phase
Secondary
Establishment type
Academy converter
Establishment #
4480
Open date
1. May 2017
Reason open
Academy Converter
OSGB coordinates
Easting: 428294, Northing: 566235
GPS coordinates
Latitude: 54.990, Longitude: -1.5593
Accepting pupils
11—16 years old
Boarders
No boarders
Census date
18. January 2024
Ofsted last inspection
10. May 2023
Region › Const. › Ward
North East › Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend › Walkergate
SEN priorities
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Sen2
PD - Physical Disability
Free school meals %
59.30
Trust
NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
Learning provider ref #
10063847

School governors

  • Sarah Studholme, Local Governor
    (29. June 2021—22. January 2024)
  • Stephanie Murray, Local Governor
    (11. March 2021—22. November 2024)
  • Carolyn Reay, Local Governor
    (17. March 2021—16. March 2025)
  • Mrs Carole Ann Day, Local Governor
    (9. May 2022—8. May 2026)
  • Mr James Holdsworth, Local Governor
    (13. July 2022—12. July 2026)
  • Mr Hamdi Torun, Local Governor
    (13. July 2022—12. July 2026)
  • Mr Anthony Martin, Local Governor
    (1. September 2022—None)
  • Mr Jonathan Neil Walker, Local Governor
    (13. March 2023—24. January 2025)
  • Mr Philip Anderson, Chair of Local Governing Body
    (5. July 2023—4. July 2027)
  • Lynne Elizabeth Cope, Local Governor
    (26. January 2023—25. January 2027)
  • Mrs Angela Rose Birt, Local Governor
    (19. October 2021—20. September 2024)
  • Miss Susan Currey, Local Governor
    (4. December 2023—3. December 2027)
  • Mr Connor Campbell, Local Governor
    (21. March 2024—20. March 2025)
  • Mr Christopher Fairs, Local Governor
    (21. March 2024—20. March 2025)
  • Mr Shah Yaseen Ali, Local Governor
    (25. March 2024—24. March 2028)
  • Mr Shaun Cairns, Local Governor
    (1. May 2024—30. April 2028)
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  19. Care Facilities
  20. ★★★★Shooting Stars Childcare, NE64NU
  21. Chemists
  22. 0.1 milesWalkergate Pharmacy, NE64QD
  23. Doctors
  24. 0.1 milesBenfield Park Medical Group, NE64QD
  25. 0.2 milesBenfield Park Medical Group, NE64QD
  26. Manufacturers
  27. 0.3 milesAnarchy Brew Co, NE64NQ
  28. 0.3 miles★★★★★Almasty Brewing, NE64NQ
  29. Catering Services
  30. 0.1 miles★★★★★Walkergate Park Hospital, NE64QD
  31. 0.1 milesNewcastle Benfield Football Club, NE64NU
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  33. Bars & Nightclubs
  34. 0.3 miles★★★★★Railway Hotel, NE64NT
  35. Restaurants & Cafés
  36. 0.1 milesSnack Hut, NE64NU
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  38. Retail Stores
  39. 0.3 milesbestone, NE64QP
  40. 0.3 miles★★★★Booze And Food, NE64NY
  41. School Food Ratings
  42. 0.1 miles★★★★★Benfield School, NE64NU

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