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OpenURN 130942

Hill Top School

Community special school · Gateshead · NE10 8LT

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Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

127

Local authority

Gateshead

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a 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 11–19, in Gateshead, Gateshead, 127 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 66.4%.

Open schools in Gateshead
57
Academies among open schools in Gateshead
35% (20)
Open schools in NE10
18
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
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
130942

Location

Address
Wealcroft, Felling
Postcode
NE10 8LT
Town
Gateshead
County
Tyne and Wear
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
127
Boys / girls
91 / 36
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
127 / 120 (106%)
Free school meals
66.4%
FSM pupils
73
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01914692462

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