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Dryden School
Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5UR, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.8 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
71
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkable 100% parent satisfaction, this school offers a supportive and high-quality educational environment for students aged 11-18. The LocaleIQ score of 99.8 indicates exceptional performance compared to other schools, making it a strong choice for families in Gateshead. However, published data on academic progress is limited, so prospective parents may want to seek additional information regarding specific subjects and outcomes.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
93%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.1%
Asian Other5.6%
Other4.2%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Location
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54.94296, -1.59526 · NE9 5UR
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN131200
School typeCommunity special school
Websitedrydenschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dryden School rated by Ofsted?
Dryden School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2015.
Is Dryden School a good school?
Dryden School scores 99.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dryden School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dryden School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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