Benton Park School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harrogate Road Rawdon Leeds West Yorkshire LS19 6LX |
| Phone | 01132502330 |
| Reference Number | 108083 |
Description
betaBenton Park School is a coeducational secondary establishment and sixth form situated in Rawdon, West Yorkshire, England, with a postal address of Harrogate Road LS19 6LX. Originally established on March 11, 1961, by Lord St Oswald, the school has a rich history dating back to 1838, when it was founded by Joseph Riley as Benton Park House. Benton Park School became a community school under Leeds City Council and previously held Technology College status, honored with Beacon status in 1998.
The school accommodates students aged 11 to 18, with an enrollment of approximately 1,496 students, as of February 2023. Benton Park has received a variety of awards, including Sportsmark Award, Artsmark Gold, and International School Award, reflecting its commitment to its students' development across a broad spectrum of subjects.
In 2019, a £20 million project was approved by Leeds City Council to rebuild the school, with building commencing in June 2020 and the new school building opening to students on November 3, 2021. The demolition of the old building began in March 2022.
Notable alumni include Anna Blyth, a member of the Great Britain Cycling team and past British Track Champion; Elizabeth Keates, an actress; David Miliband, former UK Foreign Secretary and MP for South Shields; Billy Pearce, a comedian; Joe Tasker, a YouTuber and CBBC presenter. These notable figures attest to the school's influence on students' personal and professional development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1519 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.4%
Girls: 47.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 146 | 148 | 294 |
| 8 | 144 | 134 | 278 |
| 9 | 148 | 139 | 287 |
| 10 | 129 | 105 | 234 |
| 11 | 120 | 106 | 226 |
| 12 | 39 | 46 | 85 |
| 13 | 70 | 45 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-12-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-10-10 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-03-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-11-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.25 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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