212
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
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 · 01/02/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNorthumberland
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Dales School · Primary · Northumberland
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
212
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
62%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
20%
Contact
Address
Cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 4RE
Local authority
Northumberland
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 | 212 | 7.3 | 100% | 1% | 62% | 8% | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 193 | 8.2 | 100% | 2% | 55% | 9% | 30% |
| 2022/23 | 188 | 8.2 | 100% | 2% | 59% | 9% | 30% |
| 2021/22 | 169 | 8.2 | 100% | 2% | 64% | 11% | 46% |
| 2020/21 | 148 | 6.6 | 100% | 2% | 64% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 98 | 5.8 | 100% | 2% | 66% | 8% | 21% |
| 2017/18 | 89 | 5.6 | 100% | 2% | 70% | 7% | 22% |
| 2016/17 | 89 | 6.4 | 100% | 1% | 66% | 8% | 22% |
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