132
Pupils · 2024/25
5%
EAL · 2024/25
12%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 03/11/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Benton Dene School · Primary · North Tyneside
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
132
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
5%
FSM eligible
49%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
6%
Persistent absence
12%
Contact
Address
Hailsham Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8FD
Local authority
North Tyneside
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 132 | 6.1 | 100% | 5% | 49% | 6% | 12% |
| 2023/24 | 131 | 4.6 | 100% | 5% | 50% | 6% | 14% |
| 2022/23 | 121 | 5.4 | 100% | 6% | 51% | 6% | 14% |
| 2021/22 | 120 | 4.6 | 100% | 4% | 52% | 6% | 16% |
| 2020/21 | 121 | 4.4 | 100% | 3% | 54% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 117 | 5.0 | 100% | 3% | 48% | 4% | 10% |
| 2017/18 | 120 | 5.0 | 100% | 3% | 45% | 4% | 6% |
| 2016/17 | 116 | 5.6 | 100% | 4% | 45% | 5% | 9% |
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