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Hadrian School

Foundation special school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE15 6PY

Ages 2–11 · 167 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

0%

Overall absence

13.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-05-24

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence13.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)42.1%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
10.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.0%
Enrolments in measure
159

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

167 pupils · 170 places

Pupils on roll
167
Boys / girls
102 / 65
School capacity
170
Capacity fill
167 / 170 (98%)
Free school meals
67.1%
FSM pupils
112
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation special school

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: The Newcastle Special Schools Trust
Academy trust
The Newcastle Special Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Rollings

Location

Address
Bertram Crescent
Postcode
NE15 6PY
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed foundation special school, Ages 2–11, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 167 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school. Free school meals: 67.1%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; PD - Physical Disability….

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE15
18
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112

Nearby schools

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

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    • FSM76.7%
    • Demand0.95

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  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

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  • Bridgewater Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • KS261%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM50.9%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Christopher Rollings
Telephone
01912734440
Website
www.hadrian.newcastle.sch.uk

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