Year 6 Open Evening at Benfield School
Benfield School | Walkergate, Newcastle Upon TyneStarting Year 7 in 2027? Come and see Benfield for yourself.
One decision, many questions. Our Open Evening is the easiest way to get answers, meet the team who’ll teach your child, and see the school in action.
No booking needed, just turn up. Can’t make it? Call or email us, and we’ll send you more information.
Your transition, step by step
Everything between now and September 2027, in order. We’ll confirm exact transition day dates with your primary school as soon as they’re set city-wide.
Open Evening
Tour the school, meet subject teachers and pastoral staff, talk to current pupils.
Open Mornings
A closer look at everyday teaching and learning. Call or email to book a slot.
Secondary school application deadline
Apply through Newcastle City Council. We're happy to talk this through beforehand.
National Offer Day
You'll receive your secondary school place offer from Newcastle City Council. If Benfield's been offered, we'll be in touch to welcome you before the summer term.
1st Transition Day
An introduction to secondary routines, taster lessons, and meeting your form group.
2nd Transition Day
Building on day one, with more time in classrooms and with your new tutor.
What Benfield stands on
Four principles that shape how we support every family through transition
Community with kindness
A pastoral team built around knowing every pupil by name.
Leadership with integrity
Pupil leaders who help new starters find their feet.
Ambition through resilience
High expectations, matched with real support to meet them.
Excellence and pride
In academic work, in enrichment, and in how pupils represent Benfield.
Relational practice
We know our pupils well, we know our families well, and we know our community well. That’s also why we’ve introduced a smartphone ban, keeping the focus on relationships in the classroom and around school.
Questions parents, carers and pupils ask us most
Straight answers, from the people who’ll actually be there on the day, our staff.
Will I get to meet my teachers before I join in September?
Our transition team meets every new starter before they leave primary school. Transition day dates are to be confirmed, we’ll update this page and write to your primary school as soon as they’re set.
What if I don't make any friends?
We work with your primary school to place you near at least one familiar face where we can, and there are dozens of clubs where new friendships start fast.
What if I get lost moving around school?
Most pupils know their way around by the end of week one. Every corridor is clearly signed, and staff are always on hand to point you in the right direction.
What does the school day look like?
Site opens 8.00am, form time 8.50am, five lessons across the day, home time 3.10pm. Full timings on our Dates & Times webpage.
Who can I contact if I have a question?
Your form tutor is your first point of contact, backed by our pastoral and year leads. Full details on our Staff Contacts page.
Come and see for yourself.
Wednesday 30th September, 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm. Call us or email to book a place.