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Benton Dene School
North Tyneside·Not applicable·North East·Foundation special school·NE12 8FD
URN: 108655
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Compare with Benton Dene SchoolSchool information
| URN | 108655 |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Foundation special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Claire Harrison-Hoggarth |
| Trust | The North Tyneside Learning Trust |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NE12 8FD |
| Latest pupils | 132 |
| FSM eligible | 49.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8FD
www.bentondeneschool.org.ukView local authority page1914661818| DfE number | 7004 |
| UKPRN | 10077003 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 11 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |