Benton Dene School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Benton Dene School
Address: Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton
Town/City: Newcastle upon Tyne
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE12 8FD
Country: 47234321
Telephone Number: 01914 661818
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 3-11
Type: Foundation special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Alison McAllister-Williams
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 120 (82% boys & 18% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 50.8%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 108655
DfE Number: 392/7004
UKPRN: 10077003
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: North Tyneside (E08000022)
Constituency: North Tyneside (E14000853)
Electoral Ward: Longbenton (E05001123)

Easting & Northing: 427400E, 569548N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 1' 13.31" N 1° 34' 22.25" W
Plus Code: 9C7W2CCG+4V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Marianne Allan - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2025.
  • Mrs Eleanor Dobson - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2026.
  • Souzy Dunn - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Vicki Houston - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 November 2024.
  • Mrs Alison McAllister-Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Carolyn McCafferty - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Ms Sarah McGow - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2023.
  • Mrs Deb Munden - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 January 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2025.
  • Mrs Jennifer Weston - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Mrs Sue Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2025.