Benfield School
Academy converter · 819 pupils
74% stayed in education · Attainment 8 33.5
Further education
NCG
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registrations: LeSoCo (URN 130415, until 31 August 2018); Carlisle College (URN 130634, until 6 April 2017); West Lancashire College (URN 142478, until 23 October 2015); Newcastle College (URN 142479, until 23 October 2015); Newcastle Sixth Form College (URN 142480, until 23 October 2015); Kidderminster College (URN 142481, until 23 October 2015).
What the data says
NCG is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 5,621 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 24% went to university (Newcastle upon Tyne 29%, England 37%), and 6% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C+, below the England average of B-; 4% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Sociology, Psychology and English Literature.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Newcastle upon Tyne and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | NCG | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 5,621 | 6,923 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 72% | 74% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 24% | 29% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 6% | 11% | 19% |
| Further education | 8% | 8% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 7% |
| Employment | 31% | 29% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 22% | 20% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | NCG | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 13,243 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 517 | 1,502 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 31.83 | 33.48 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 4% | 12% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 163 | 32% | 13% |
| Psychology | 161 | 31% | 23% |
| English Literature | 112 | 22% | 11% |
| Law | 92 | 18% | 4% |
| Mathematics | 91 | 18% | 31% |
| History | 90 | 17% | 13% |
| Biology | 84 | 16% | 20% |
| English Language | 80 | 15% | 4% |
| Business Studies | 74 | 14% | 13% |
| Chemistry | 65 | 13% | 17% |
| Religious Studies | 60 | 12% | 4% |
| Media Studies | 55 | 11% | 4% |
| Film Studies | 49 | 9% | 2% |
| Art and Design | 47 | 9% | 1% |
| Physics | 43 | 8% | 12% |
| Geography | 34 | 7% | 10% |
| Economics | 32 | 6% | 13% |
| Politics | 30 | 6% | 6% |
| Music Technology | 22 | 4% | 0% |
| Computer Science | 20 | 4% | 5% |
| Drama | 18 | 3% | 2% |
| Graphic Communication | 10 | 2% | 2% |
| French | 9 | 2% | 1% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 7 | 1% | 0% |
| Further Mathematics | 6 | 1% | 5% |
| Spanish | 6 | 1% | 2% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
| Accounting/Finance | — | — | 1% |
| Persian | — | — | 0% |
| Arabic | — | — | 0% |
| Turkish | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 149 | 29% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 132 | 26% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 72 | 14% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 69 | 13% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 66 | 13% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 61 | 12% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 55 | 11% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 50 | 10% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 47 | 9% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 38 | 7% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 38 | 7% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 32 | 6% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 32 | 6% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 31 | 6% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 27 | 5% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 27 | 5% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 23 | 4% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 22 | 4% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 21 | 4% | — |
| Biology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 21 | 4% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 20 | 4% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 17 | 3% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 17 | 3% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | VRQ Level 3 | 16 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 15 | 3% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | 15 | 3% | — |
| Art and Design | VRQ Level 3 | 13 | 3% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | VRQ Level 2 | 13 | 3% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 13 | 3% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 12 | 2% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 10 | 2% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 2% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 8 | 2% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 8 | 2% | — |
| Computer Games | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 2% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 7 | 1% | — |
| Painting and Decorating | VRQ Level 2 | 7 | 1% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC Technical Diploma L2 - Band F - PP-DD | 7 | 1% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC Technical Certificate L2 - Band E - P-D | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Multimedia | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.