The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 60.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Dr Sue Fisher (Head Teacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Blyth Academy
Secondary · 540m away
Malvin's Close Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Stead Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Gilbert Ward Academy
Free school · Grammar · 2.0km away
New Delaval Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Bede Academy
All-through · Grammar · 2.2km away
Cambois Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Dales School's Ofsted rating?
The Dales School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Dales School?
The Dales School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Dales School take?
The Dales School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is The Dales School?
The Dales School is in Blyth, NE24 4RE, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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