Benfieldside Primary School

About Benfieldside Primary School

Benfieldside Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll, operating at 55% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Benfieldside Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher C Addison, it falls under County Durham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5520th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 70th out of 170 in County Durham.

Benfieldside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 17 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Benfieldside Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cross Country, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Benfieldside Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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