211
Pupils · 2024/25
10%
EAL · 2024/25
20%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 09/06/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityGateshead
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Gibside School · Primary · Gateshead
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
211
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
10%
FSM eligible
52%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
20%
Contact
Address
Shipcote Lane, Gateshead, NE8 4DE
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 | 211 | 7.8 | 100% | 10% | 52% | 9% | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 195 | 6.4 | 100% | 9% | 46% | 8% | 23% |
| 2022/23 | 181 | 7.1 | 100% | 9% | 47% | 7% | 20% |
| 2021/22 | 173 | 6.8 | 100% | 9% | 43% | 9% | 29% |
| 2020/21 | 167 | 7.3 | 100% | 10% | 47% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 162 | 7.0 | 100% | 8% | 45% | 7% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 139 | 6.5 | 100% | 9% | 40% | 7% | 23% |
| 2016/17 | 134 | 6.4 | 100% | 10% | 40% | 6% | 18% |
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