71
Pupils · 2024/25
14%
EAL · 2024/25
25%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 20/11/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityGateshead
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.0:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Dryden School · Secondary with sixth form · Gateshead
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
71
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
14%
FSM eligible
48%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
25%
Contact
Address
Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5UR
Local authority
Gateshead
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 71 | 7.1 | 100% | 14% | 48% | 9% | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 65 | 9.3 | 100% | 12% | 42% | 10% | 24% |
| 2022/23 | 57 | 8.1 | 100% | 9% | 49% | 10% | 29% |
| 2021/22 | 55 | 6.9 | 100% | 6% | 42% | 9% | 24% |
| 2020/21 | 49 | 7.0 | 100% | 4% | 26% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 43 | 5.0 | 100% | 9% | 50% | 10% | 34% |
| 2017/18 | 54 | 5.4 | 100% | 7% | 46% | 7% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 56 | 5.6 | 100% | 7% | 54% | 6% | 18% |
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