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Dryden School

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Dryden School

Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5UR

Community special school
Pupils
71
Ages
11-18
FSM
48.3%
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Dryden School

Dryden School is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). The school has around 71 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Shotley Gardens, Gateshead, NE9 5UR | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dryden School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Outstanding
  3. Jun 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dryden School

What is Dryden School's Ofsted rating?
Dryden School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
Where is Dryden School located?
Dryden School is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead (NE9 5UR).
How many pupils attend Dryden School?
Dryden School has around 71 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dryden School with other schools?
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