90
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
64%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 17/11/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityGateshead
PhaseSecondary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio4.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Furrowfield School · Secondary · Gateshead
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
90
Pupil : teacher ratio
4.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
68%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
27%
Persistent absence
64%
Contact
Address
Whitehill Drive, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9RZ
Local authority
Gateshead
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 | 90 | 4.8 | 100% | 0% | 68% | 27% | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 79 | 4.9 | 100% | 1% | 70% | 27% | 57% |
| 2022/23 | 71 | 4.8 | 100% | 1% | 78% | 22% | 52% |
| 2021/22 | 74 | 5.1 | 100% | 1% | 70% | 24% | 60% |
| 2020/21 | 70 | 5.1 | 100% | 0% | 71% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 69 | 5.0 | 100% | 0% | 72% | 15% | 41% |
| 2017/18 | 70 | 4.9 | 100% | 0% | 70% | 16% | 50% |
| 2016/17 | 67 | 4.7 | 100% | 0% | 78% | 14% | 38% |
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