Hadrian School, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a foundation special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Hadrian School currently has around 177 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.5% boys and 39.5% girls. Around 62.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 13.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 42.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (61%). african pupils make up about 10.2%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bertram Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6PY
Website: www.hadrian.newcastle.sch.uk
Telephone: 01912734440
School Type: Foundation special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Christopher Rollings
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 131986

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 170
Number of Pupils: 177
Number of Boys: 107
Number of Girls: 70

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 42.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British61.00%108
African10.20%18
Other White6.20%11
Bangladeshi5.60%10
Pakistani5.60%10
Other Asian2.80%5
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%4
Other Mixed1.70%3
Gypsy/Roma1.10%2
White and Asian1.10%2
Chinese0.60%1
Indian0.60%1
Unclassified0.60%1
White and Black African0.60%1
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-5.6)
Writing: Well Below Average (-5.2)
Maths: Well Below Average (-6.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
64%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

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Nursery

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Primary

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Canning Street Primary School
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Secondary

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West Gate Community College
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Rutherford School
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St Cuthbert's High School
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Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Denton Park Middle School
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Lemington Middle School
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16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
- not rated 482 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newcastle College
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Newcastle Sixth Form College
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NCG
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All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Excelsior Academy
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Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hadrian School
Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY
4out of 4 0 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Pendower Hall School
Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY
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Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited
Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ
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Oakfield College
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.