Benton Dene School — School in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Benton Dene School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8FD

132 Pupils

— Capacity

4–11 Age Range

49.20% FSM %

103 Boys

29 Girls

About Benton Dene School

Benton Dene School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 132 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Claire Harrison-Hoggarth.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Foundation special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	North Tyneside
Region	North East
Administrative District	North Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne North
Ward	Longbenton & Benton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	The North Tyneside Learning Trust
UKPRN	10077003
URN	108655
Data Last Updated	11-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Sarah McGow	Chair of Governors	29/11/2024	29/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Croft	Governor	24/06/2025	23/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Souzy Dunn	Governor	05/12/2022	05/12/2028	Appointed by LA
Mrs Claire Farmer	Governor	03/12/2024	02/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Harrison-Hoggarth	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Marriott	Governor	01/09/2023	24/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Deb Munden	Governor	24/01/2022	24/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Shilton	Governor	22/01/2026	21/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sue Wilson	Governor	29/04/2024	29/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laurie Zebik	Governor	01/02/2025	31/01/2029	Elected by parents