Benton Dene Primary School

About Benton Dene Primary School

Benton Dene Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 474 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher A Lawrence, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2726th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 38 in North Tyneside.

Benton Dene Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Benton Dene Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Benton Dene 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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