GCSE 2025/26
#2,384 of 3,312
Worse than 71% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,555 of 2,536
Worse than 61% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jun 2022
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 108645.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 41.8, worse than England, worse than North Tyneside | 46.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 57.3%, worse than England, worse than North Tyneside | 64.6% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 35.7%, worse than England, worse than North Tyneside | 45.2% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 8.8%, worse than England, worse than North Tyneside | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 52.6%, worse than England, worse than North Tyneside | 60.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 171 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 31.84, worse than England, worse than North Tyneside | 35.61 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 31.55, worse than England, worse than North Tyneside | 36.46 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C | - | - |
| AAB or better | 21.4%, better than England, better than North Tyneside | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.29, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 48 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 995 |
| Girls | 478 |
| Boys | 517 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 29.6% |
| First language not English | 7.5% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,090 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 8.7% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 110 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 229 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 41 |
| Average class size | 20.1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 15.6 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 11.9 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 63.6 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 8.76 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 34.52 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 61.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 55.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 4 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 175 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 355 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 160 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 150 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 48 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 9.3%, worse than England, worse than North Tyneside | 7.9% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 22.6%, similar to England, worse than North Tyneside | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 5.1%, worse than England, worse than North Tyneside | 3.2% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 86.4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 18.4% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 1.3% |
| Permanent exclusions | 12 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 90.1% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 86% |
| Further education | 52.9% |
| School sixth form | 32.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% |
| Employment | 1.7% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 90% |
| Higher education | 54% |
| Employment | 22% |
| Apprenticeship | 12% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Benton Dene Primary School | Foundation school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Oct 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jan 2012. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Balliol Primary School | Foundation school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2013. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Westmoor Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Ivy Road Primary School | Foundation school | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Forest Hall Primary School | Foundation school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Hopespring Newcastle | Other independent school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Sept 2025. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Benton Park Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. |
Longbenton High School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 28 Jun 2022.
Longbenton High School ranks 2,384 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 71% of schools) and 1,555 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 61% of schools).
In 2025/26, 35.7% of pupils at Longbenton High School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 41.8 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Longbenton High School was C+, and 21.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Longbenton High School made 175 offers from 355 applications (2 per offer), and 150 of 160 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Longbenton High School has 995 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Longbenton High School had 1,090 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Longbenton High School has a sixth form with 110 places in 2024/25.
At Longbenton High School, the average class had 20.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 15.6 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Longbenton High School missed 9.3% of sessions (England 8%), and 22.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.