Dryden School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Address | Shotley Gardens, NE9 5UR |
| URN | 131200 |
School Census
| Total | 57 |
| Girls/Boys | 19/38 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 33.3%/66.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 22 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/06/2015 | Outstanding |
| 11/01/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/06/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 11/01/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.8% |
Nearby Schools
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dryden Road, , NE9 5TU
Carr Hill Community Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Carr Hill Road, , NE9 5NB
Kells Lane Primary School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kells Lane, , NE9 5HX
Gibside School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Shipcote Lane, , NE8 4DE
Glynwood Community Primary School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Glynwood Gardens, , NE9 5SY