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Longbenton High School

North Tyneside, NE12 8ERSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
Progress 8
-0.43
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
194 1st-choice / 174 places
Ranking
#2,500
of 3,141 nationally

About Longbenton High School

Longbenton High School is a mixed state secondary in North Tyneside, serving 950 pupils aged 11 to 18 under headteacher Kelly Holbrook. Within the local authority, it ranks 7th out of 11 schools of the same type based on Progress 8 scores, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers in the area are Kings Priory School, Marden High School, and Whitley Bay High School, all of which post significantly stronger academic progress scores. Longbenton’s Progress 8 score of -0.43 sits below the North Tyneside average of -0.06, meaning pupils here make less progress than their peers across the borough. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 428 applications for 174 places and 194 first-preference applications resulting in 150 offers, suggesting strong local demand despite the middling ranking.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHailsham Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, NE12 8ER
HeadteacherKelly Holbrook
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Number of Pupils950
Free School Meals (FSM)32.5%
School Capacity950 / 1,105 (86% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryTennis CourtsMusic RoomsScience LabsDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

FootballRugbyCricketBasketballRowingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubNewspaperDebateModel United NationsEco ClubGardeningScience ClubDuke of Edinburgh

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

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-16:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Longbenton High School

Longbenton High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.