Dryden School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 24 June 2015
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: 9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Shotley Gardens

Low Fell

Gateshead, NE95UR
Phone: 1914203811
Website: drydenschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 131200
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5UR
Website: http://drydenschool.co.uk/
Age range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 65
Free School Meals: 42.0% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (65 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 89.8%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 24.0%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 4 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 8; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 65 pupils; 11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nurture today for an outstanding tomorrow"

Democracy Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Rule of Law

Extracurriculars

Clubs

SEND LEGO Club

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Dedicated dining area School hall Catering kitchen within a food technology room ICT equipment in each classroom Horticulture area Light and sound room

Curriculum Highlights

Willow - pre-formal (P1-3) Ivy - semi-formal (P4-8) Hazel – formal (level 1 beginning to access the National Curriculum and above) Elder - Post 16 – functional based curriculum focused on Life Skills, Community, Independence and Good Health Sixth form provision prepares students for adult life

SEND Provision

Therapies / Services include Speech and Language; Mental Health and Well Being; Bowel and Bladder Services; Thrive; Rebound Therapy; Music Therapy; Kalmer Counselling; Therapeutic Provision; Visual Impairment.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to Dryden come through Gateshead Council, Special Educational Needs and Disability Team. For more information please contact them at the Civic Centre on, 0191 433 3575.