The Dales School
Other · Community special school · Ages 4–11 · Blyth, Northumberland
The Dales School is an other school in Blyth, Northumberland for ages 4–11 (community special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 1 February 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 4RE
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Northumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 236 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 61% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 1 February 2024
Strengths
- “Staff care for and provide for pupils very well.”
- “They learn an ambitious curriculum that precisely meets their needs.”
- “Pupils become confident communicators.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 7 March 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Northumberland.
- Gilbert Ward Academy 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Bede Academy 1.4 mi Good
- The Apex Academy 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cleaswell Hill School 3.0 mi School remains Outstanding
- Howard House School 3.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cramlington Hillcrest School 3.2 mi School remains Good
- NCEA Castle School 3.4 mi Good
- Seaton Sluice Middle School 3.7 mi School remains Good