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Benton Park Primary School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7SSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
89 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#5,328
of 13,686 nationally

About Benton Park Primary School

If you're a parent in Newcastle upon Tyne looking for a primary school, the experience of other families is a powerful signal, and the data for Benton Park Primary School is remarkably strong. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period up to September 2025, a striking 98% of parents who responded said they would recommend the school to another parent. That's based on 175 responses, which is a solid sample size. Digging into the detail, the feedback is consistently positive: 98% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 99% felt their child is safe. The school is also clearly in high demand. For the 2025/26 academic year, it was oversubscribed with a ratio of 3.13 applications for every available place, receiving 188 total applications for just 60 spots. Of those, 89 were first-preference applications, and all 60 first-preference offers were taken up, confirming its status as a popular choice for local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCorchester Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7SS
HeadteacherDominic Martin
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils462
Free School Meals (FSM)11.9%
School Capacity462 / 458 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 175 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisGymnasticsAthleticsSwimmingFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaBook ClubChessGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: bentonparkprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Benton Park Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.