Benfield School Catchment Area
Benfield School is a academy converter secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 920 pupils, and a capacity of 1035 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
920
Pupils
1,035
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Benfield School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Benfield School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Newcastle upon Tyne. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →Benfield School — School Information
- Full address
- Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NU
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 65.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144271
Other Secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Benfield School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
George Stephenson High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE12 6SA
Longbenton High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE12 8ER
Gosforth Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE3 2JH
Whickham School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE16 5AR
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE4 9YH
St Cuthbert's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE15 7PX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Benfield School
Is Benfield School oversubscribed? ▾
Benfield School has a capacity of 1035 places and currently has 920 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is the admissions policy for Benfield School? ▾
Admission to Benfield School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Benfield School cover? ▾
Benfield School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Benfield School? ▾
Benfield School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.