Gateshead
Dryden School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
Watch-outs
- Small cohort (11 pupils in the latest results year). Figures may be less reliable and some data may be suppressed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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We have not collected Gateshead council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Gateshead’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023/2024 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022/2023 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021/2022 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Gateshead for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 131200 |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Community special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Elizabeth Johnson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NE9 5UR |
| Latest pupils | 11 |
| FSM eligible | 48.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5UR
http://drydenschool.co.uk/View local authority page1914203812| DfE number | 7009 |
| UKPRN | 10015459 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 1997 |
| GIAS updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |