Benfield School

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Benfield School
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Address
Benfield School
Benfield Road
Walkergate

, ,
NE6 4NU

England
Coordinates 54°59′24″N1°33′34″W / 54.98991°N 1.55936°W / 54.98991; -1.55936
Information
Type Academy
MottoGrowing leaders, Inspiring the extraordinary
Established1967
Local authority Newcastle City Council
TrustNEAT Academy Trust
Department for Education URN 108526 Tables
Ofsted Reports
HeadteacherAnthony Martin
Gender Coeducational
Age11to 18
Enrolment969
Colour(s)  Blue
Website www.benfield-school.co.uk

Benfield School is a coeducational secondary school located in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

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Its pupils come from a large area of Newcastle's East and West ends including Byker, Heaton, Walker, Walkergate, Benwell and other areas of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Benfield was first opened in 1967 as one of the first purpose-built comprehensive schools in England, and over the years has built up a reputation as a sports college. The school is also the North of England gymnastics centre and has all-weather floodlit football, rugby and basketball pitches, badminton courts along with ordinary pitches, tennis courts and a swimming pool.

Previously a foundation school administered by Newcastle City Council, in May 2017 Benfield School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by the NEAT Academy Trust.

Facilities

Benfield School is renowned locally and regionally for its sport and creative arts facilities. Below are a number of examples of the facilities available at the school to students and the community:-

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