Dear pupils, parents and carers, I cannot believe it is the end of another academic year. I am not sure if the years are going quicker or if I am just getting older but I feel we have blinked and another year has gone by. I just wanted to take this opportunity to...

Last week, all of our Year 8 pupils visited the Northern Rail Heaton Depot. Over two days, students got a real insight into what goes on behind the scenes to keep the trains running smoothly. They explored different areas of the depot, saw the trains up close, and...

Last night, we came together to celebrate the very best of Benfield School at our annual Sports Awards 2025. The event, hosted by our PE Department, brought pupils, families and staff together to recognise the incredible achievements of our young people, on and off...

At Benfield School, we believe that every pupil can succeed when ambition is matched with resilience. That’s why we’ve launched the Ambition through Resilience Awards: a weekly reward programme that recognises pupils who show up, try hard, and push themselves to be...

Last week, schools across NEAT Academy Trust came together for something special – our first ever NEAT Volunteer Week. And together, our pupils, staff and communities achieved something remarkable.

As part of NEAT Volunteer Week, we’re taking a closer look at the impact volunteering has on our pupils – not just during this week, but over the long term. At NEAT Academy Trust, we believe volunteering plays a vital role in developing confident, capable young people...

As part of NEAT Volunteer Week, we’re highlighting the range of ways adults can get involved in volunteering across our schools and Trust. Whether you’re a parent, carer, former pupil, or someone simply wanting to give a bit of time to make a difference – there’s a...

This week marks the launch of our first NEAT Volunteer Week – a Trust-wide school initiative that brings together our pupils, staff, families, and communities through purposeful volunteering. Running from Monday 31st March to Friday 4th April, every NEAT school is...

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our NEAT Business Breakfast at Benfield School. It was fantastic to see so many businesses, organisations, and community groups coming together with a shared goal—to support our young people and their futures.

On 18th February 2025, St Hild’s Church of England School opened its doors to the business community, hosting an inspiring Business Breakfast in the school’s impressive CECA building. The event brought together over 50 local businesses and community groups to explore...