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OpenURN 131213

Gibside School

Community special school · Gateshead · NE8 4DE

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Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

211

Local authority

Gateshead

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 2–11, in Gateshead, Gateshead, 211 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school. Free school meals: 52.1%.

Open schools in Gateshead
57
Academies among open schools in Gateshead
35% (20)
Open schools in NE8
17
Open schools in Gateshead LA
93

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
131213

Location

Address
Shipcote Lane
Postcode
NE8 4DE
Town
Gateshead
Local authority
Gateshead

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
211
Boys / girls
156 / 55
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
211 / 180 (117%)
Free school meals
52.1%
FSM pupils
110
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01914336900
Website
http://www.gibsideschool.org/

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