Best Special Needs Schools in Gateshead
5 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- Gateshead is home to 5 special schools, making up 2.9% of all schools in the area, with a total of 576 pupils being catered to.
- All 5 special schools in Gateshead have achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 3 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.
- The special schools in Gateshead have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 6.43, and 58.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, highlighting the specific needs and support provided.
- With 0.3% of pupils having special educational needs, special schools in Gateshead have a significantly higher concentration of SEND pupils, and spend £28,794 per pupil, significantly above the national average.
Dryden School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Gateshead, NE9 5UR
Special · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence10.2%
Pupils77
P/T Ratio7.1
FS
Furrowfield School
Ofsted
Good
Gateshead, NE10 9RZ
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence27.2%
Pupils101
P/T Ratio4.8
HT
Hill Top School
Ofsted
Good
Gateshead, NE10 8LT
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.6%
Pupils127
P/T Ratio6.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 special needs schools in Gateshead, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 29% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 6.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £28,794 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.