Benfield School Prospectus 2026/27
Year 7 entry, September 2027The Benfield School prospectus shows you what Year 7 looks like at our secondary school in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne. Read about our lessons, clubs and facilities, and how we help every child settle in. Benfield is part of NEAT Academy Trust.
Apply by
31 October 2026
11:59pm, Saturday
Apply through
Offers made
1 March 2027
National offer day
PDF, 8 MB
What's inside the Benfield School prospectus
Everything you need to choose a secondary school, in one place.
A welcome from our headteacher
Mr Anthony Martin on what Benfield stands for and what he expects of every pupil.
Lessons in Year 7
The subjects your child will study and how we help them keep up and move ahead.
Clubs and activities
Sport, music, drama, coding and more, before school, at lunch and after school.
Settling in
How our transition team gets to know your child before they start in September.
Support for every learner
How we help pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The practical bits
Uniform, the school day, meals and getting to school.
Our four pillars
Four principles shape everything we do at Benfield.
Leadership with integrity
Making good choices, taking responsibility and leading by example.
Community with kindness
A friendly school where everyone is welcomed and respected.
Ambition through resilience
Setting high goals and sticking with it when work gets hard.
Excellence and pride
Celebrating success in lessons, sport and the arts.
Facilities on site
Pupils at Benfield use facilities most schools in Newcastle don’t have
North of England Gymnastics Centre
A full gymnastics centre on the school site.
Indoor swimming pool
A 20 metre pool on the school site.
Floodlit 3G pitch
Used by the Benfield Elite Football Academy.
Drama studio
Two fixed stages and professional lighting.
See every club and activity on our enrichment page.
What Ofsted said about Benfield
Benfield is “a warm and welcoming school which emphasises the value of community.”Ofsted, July 2025
“Pupils are happy and feel safe.”Ofsted, July 2025
Support for every learner
Ofsted found that leaders have high ambition for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, and that their needs are accurately identified.
“Every child who comes through our door is known as an individual, not a label. We build the plan around them, not the other way round.”SENCO Lead
How to apply for a Year 7 place at Benfield
Three steps. The deadline is 11:59pm on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Apply online
Apply through Newcastle City Council by 11:59pm on Saturday 31 October 2026. If you live outside Newcastle, apply through your own council.
Name Benfield
Name Benfield School as a preference. Put us first if we are your first choice. You will hear on 1 March 2027.
Questions about the Benfield School prospectus
Can I get a printed copy of the prospectus?
Yes. We don’t keep printed copies to cut down on paper, but we’re happy to print one for you. Call 0191 265 6091 or email adminbenfield@neat.org.uk and we’ll have it ready to collect from reception on Benfield Road. If you need it in another format, tell us what you need.
Can I look round before I apply?
Yes. Call 0191 265 6091 to book a visit during the school day. Seeing a normal day is the best way to judge any school. We are also hosting open mornings on Wednesday 14th and 21st October. To book a place, call the school office.
When is the deadline to apply for Year 7?
Apply through Newcastle City Council by 11:59pm on Saturday 31 October 2026. Offers are made on 1 March 2027.
Is Benfield School part of a trust?
Yes. Benfield School is a secondary academy in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, and part of NEAT Academy Trust.
Questions about joining Benfield?
Call or email the school office and we’ll help
0191 265 6091 · adminbenfield@neat.org.uk
Benfield School, Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NU. Part of the NEAT family of schools.