News & Events

Benfield Ofsted Letter Regarding Monitoring Visit

Please see a letter from Ofsted following their recent monitoring visit to Benfield School on the 19th June 2024. You can also read a copy of the letter that has been sent home to parents/carers.

Refugee Week 17-23 June 20 Word Poems

To mark 20 Years of Refugee Week, 20 of our Benfield students wrote 20-word poems about their experiences moving to the UK. You can read their poems in full down below or read more about how Benfield School supports refugees here.  Suika A, Geranaz M, and Racheal S...

Refugee Week 2024 at Benfield School

Every year Refugee Week is recognised across the globe as we come together to celebate the contributions, creativity, and resilience of refugees and those seeking sanctuary. A refugee is someone who's been left with no option but to leave their country because of...

Year 11 GCSE Exam Timetable

Please see the below timetables for upcoming Year 11 GCSE exams. The school will be hosting a number of 'drop-down' sessions ahead of the exams in order for pupils to have the chance to revise.  Please be aware that if pupils are not attending a booster or drop...

Benfield School Working towards School of Sanctuary Status

Benfield School is hard at work and on their way to gaining school of sanctuary status: a recognised programme that identifies the school as one that fosters a culture of belonging, welcome and solidarity for those seeking safety. There are more than 415 schools...

World Book Day 2024 at Benfield School

This week, along with schools in more than 100 different countries around the world, we’re celebrating World Book Day! At Benfield School, we are passionate about the power of reading and encourage our pupils to read daily. World Book Day is a wonderful way to excite...

National Offer Day 2024 at Benfield

National Offer Day 2024 at Benfield

On this long-anticipated day, secondary school place offers are sent to parents and year 6 students. From today, applicants will be able to accept their offers from Newcastle City Council. At Benfield, we’re so excited to welcome a new cohort of students every...