Special schools in Gateshead
There are six special schools in Gateshead, each one specialising in various learning need areas.
| School | Learning need | Age range |
|---|---|---|
| Eslington Primary School (opens new window) Hazel Road, Gateshead NE8 2EP | Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) | Early Years, Key stages 1 and 2 (2-11 years) |
| Furrowfield School (opens new window) Whitehill Drive, Gateshead, NE10 9RZ | Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) | Key stages 3 and 4 (11-16 years) |
| Gibside School (opens new window) Shipcote Lane, Gateshead NE8 4JA | General learning difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder | Key stages 1 and 2 (5-11 years) |
| The Cedars Academy (opens new window) Ivy Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6QD | Physical disabilities and/or communication difficulties | Young people aged 3-19 years |
| Dryden School (opens new window) Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5UR | Severe and profound learning difficulties | Key stages 3 and 4 and post-16 (11-19 years) |
| Hill Top School (opens new window) Wealcroft, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead NE10 8LT | Moderate learning difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder | Key stages 3 and 4 (11-16 years) |
Special schools receive £10,000 for each pupil placed in the school which is the equivalent of Element 1 and Element 2 funding. Special schools can then apply for further Element 3 funding for pupils who require more resources.