135
Pupils · 2024/25
13%
EAL · 2024/25
21%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 14/02/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityGateshead
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.0:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Hill Top School · Secondary with sixth form · Gateshead
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
135
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
13%
FSM eligible
59%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
21%
Contact
Address
Wealcroft, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 8LT
Local authority
Gateshead
Website
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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 | 135 | 6.3 | 100% | 13% | 59% | 8% | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 130 | 7.0 | 100% | 10% | 57% | 10% | 28% |
| 2022/23 | 131 | 6.4 | 100% | 10% | 59% | 12% | 35% |
| 2021/22 | 129 | 6.3 | 100% | 10% | 57% | 10% | 30% |
| 2020/21 | 128 | 7.1 | 100% | 7% | 48% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 124 | 6.3 | 100% | 4% | 57% | 8% | 18% |
| 2017/18 | 113 | 5.8 | 100% | 2% | 60% | 7% | 21% |
| 2016/17 | 117 | 6.6 | 100% | 3% | 57% | 8% | 25% |
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