Dryden School

Not applicable Community special school • Open

Contact

Shotley Gardens
Low Fell
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 5UR

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
n/a
Free School Meals
45–50% 🔒 View exact FSM %
Establishment type
Community special school
Type group
Special schools
Trust
n/a
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Sep 1997
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
131200
LAESTAB
3907009
UKPRN
10015459
Establishment No.
7009
Ofsted phase
Special

Ofsted

Outstanding (Grade 1) published 16 Jul 2015
Latest activity: ungraded visit (16 Dec 2019)
Outcome: “School remains Outstanding”
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At a glance

Total pupils
71
Admissions
Not applicable
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Does not apply
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Ungraded visit “School remains Outstanding”
    16 Dec 2019

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