Benton Park School

Infobox UK school
name = Benton Park School


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type = Comprehensive
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head_label = Headmaster
head = Mr David Foley
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specialist = Technology
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city = Leeds
county = West Yorkshire
country = England
postcode = LS19 6LX
LEA = Leeds
ofsted = 108083
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enrollment = 1399
gender = Mixed
lower_age = 11
upper_age = 18
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website = http://www.bentonpark.org.uk
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Benton Park School is a comprehensive school in Rawdon, Leeds, England. It is a Technology College for ages 11-18.

Status and awards

The school achieved Beacon status in 1998. The school gained Technology College status in 2002, after the head teacher advertised in "Private Eye" for sponsorship for the Technology College application [ [http://education.independent.co.uk/news/article227847.ece "School head advertises in 'Private Eye' for sponsors"] , Sarah Cassidy, "The Independent", 9 June 2001]

Awards received include Sportsmark Award, Artsmark Gold and International School Award. [http://www.bentonpark.org.uk/Prospectus/Prospectus_2006.pdf "Prospectus 2006"] , Benton Park Technology College]

Notable alumni

* David Miliband MP [ [http://www.davidmiliband.info/biography.htm David Miliband official site] ]
* Anna Blyth, member of Great Britain cycling team [ [http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/news/2005/02_February/11_Blyth.shtml "Talking to Talent Team Star Rider, Anna Blyth"] , British Cycling, February 2005]

References

External links

* [http://www.bentonpark.org.uk Official site]
* [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/108/108083.pdf OFSTED reports]
* [http://www.dfes.gov.uk/cgi-bin/performancetables/school_06.pl?No=3834106&Mode=Z&Type=SC&Phase=1&Year=06&Base=b DFES statistics]