Benton Dene School
Foundation special school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside.
School details
| Type | Foundation special school |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Pupils on roll | 139 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Free school meals | 48.90% |
| Trust or sponsor | The North Tyneside Learning Trust |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Address | Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FD |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.bentondeneschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01914661818 |
| URN | 108655 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 3 November 2022, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Percy Hedley School (special school, about 1.2 km)
- Beacon Hill School (special school, about 2.8 km)
- Northern Counties School (special school, about 4.2 km)
- Sir Charles Parsons School (special school, about 4.7 km)
- Silverdale School (special school, about 5.0 km)
- Keelman's Way School (special school, about 6.5 km)
- Woodlawn School (special school, about 6.6 km)
- Trinity Academy Newcastle (special school, about 7.4 km)
Browse: Special schools in North Tyneside
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.