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The Dales School

Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
4–11
Ages
212
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About The Dales School

The Dales School is a community special school in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 212 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Northumberland →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
212 / 230 (92%)
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

61%
Free school meals
1.7%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

7.5%
Overall absence
19.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

34
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24
7.3
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24
72.69
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
£43,566
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↓ −£338 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4.6
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£24,603
Spend per pupil
£25,859
Income per pupil
37%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE
Phone
01670352556
Head Teacher
Sue Fisher

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Dales School?
The Dales School is a community special school in Blyth, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does The Dales School have?
The Dales School has 212 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Dales School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at The Dales School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is The Dales School?
The Dales School is located at Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE.

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