Compare Benton Dene School and Talbot House Children's Charity

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Comparison of not applicable schools: Benton Dene School (Not applicable) in Newcastle upon Tyne; Talbot House Children's Charity (Not applicable) in Newcastle upon Tyne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Benton Dene School and Talbot House Children's Charity. They are not applicable phase and foundation special school and non-maintained special school type located around Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Benton Dene School), published May 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for Talbot House Children's Charity (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 50–55%, range 45–50%–50–55%; across local authorities including North Tyneside and Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Attribute	Benton Dene School NE12 8FD	Talbot House Children's Charity NE15 8HW
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Foundation special school	Not applicable • Non-maintained special school
Location	Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE12 8FD	Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE15 8HW
Latest Ofsted	2 2 May 2017	2 25 Sep 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	70
Capacity utilisation	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	North Tyneside (392)	Newcastle upon Tyne (391)
Website	www.bentondeneschool.org.uk	www.talbothousecc.org.uk
Telephone	01914661818	07711405732
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Benton Dene School

NE12 8FD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE12 8FD
Ofsted: 2 2 May 2017
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: www.bentondeneschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01914661818

Talbot House Children's Charity

NE15 8HW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Non-maintained special school
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE15 8HW
Ofsted: 2 25 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Newcastle upon Tyne (391)
Website: www.talbothousecc.org.uk
Telephone: 07711405732

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.