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Benton Park School

Leeds, LS19 6LXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
-0.15
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
209 1st-choice / 273 places
Ranking
#1,899
of 3,141 nationally

About Benton Park School

Benton Park School is a mixed 11-18 state secondary in Leeds that currently operates with 273 places available for Year 7 entry in 2025/26, yet received 799 total applications — an oversubscription ratio of 2.93. Of those, 209 families put it as their first preference, and 207 offers were made to first-preference applicants, suggesting strong local demand despite the school's current Ofsted rating. The school's intake reflects a broad demographic: while exact free school meal figures aren't provided here, the school sits within a Leeds local authority where 15 of 50 secondary schools are rated Outstanding. Benton Park itself is graded Requires Improvement overall following its October 2023 inspection, a drop from its previous Good rating in 2015. The school has a chapel on site, which is unusual for a non-religious state school, and offers a swimming pool, astro turf, theatre, and extensive playing fields — facilities that likely contribute to its appeal among local families.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHarrogate Road, Leeds, Leeds, LS19 6LX
HeadteacherNicholas Skilton
Local AuthorityLeeds

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolAstro TurfSixth Form CentreDining HallArt StudiosICT SuiteTheatrePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

AthleticsRowingCricketGymnasticsTennisRugbySwimmingBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessEco ClubArt ClubGardeningModel United NationsDebateBook ClubYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 15:10

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benton Park School

Benton Park School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.