Longbenton High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8ER · North Tyneside · secondary school
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8th of 12 secondary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 16 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 730 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.7 · 26 | 30% | 0.79 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.43 · 19 | 25% | 0.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.8 · 28 | 10% | 0.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longbenton High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.43 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lego League, Warhammer, Pokémon, book club, Pride Club, Duke of Edinburgh, chess, and film clubs. Sports include football, netball, basketball, badminton, tennis, cricket, and volleyball. Arts and music options cover choir, sewing, knitting, and creative media.
Getting in
The published school roll is 995 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national benchmark? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in English and maths? How accessible are
What Ofsted said about Longbenton High School
Overview
Longbenton High School is described as a "caring school" where pupils enjoy learning and feel supported by staff. Leaders have strengthened the curriculum and raised expectations, leading to improvements in pupil work and personal development. However, inconsistencies in behaviour management and punctuality remain challenges that require further attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "more ambitious" and carefully sequenced, helping pupils to "know and remember curriculum content."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "good support" and make "strong progress" alongside their peers.
- Personal development is strengthened through a new house system and effective careers guidance, preparing pupils for "life in modern Britain."
- Sixth-form provision has been extended in partnership with another school, offering a "wider variety of pathways."
- Governors provide "effective challenge and support," and staff feel leaders are "mindful of their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop robust systems to monitor punctuality, as "too many arrive to school late."
- Staff expectations regarding behaviour are "inconsistent," and leaders should ensure they address disruptive behaviour more effectively.
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding "consistently well" across all subjects to prevent gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with robust processes, clear reporting lines, and effective staff training to protect pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.2 |
| 2024/25 | 41.7 |
| 2025/26 | 41.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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