Gateshead has 7 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 22 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden School | Outstanding | 25 Jun 2015 | NE9 |
| Eslington Primary School | Outstanding | 15 Mar 2017 | NE8 |
| Haskel School | Outstanding | 10 Oct 2024 | NE8 |
| Furrowfield School | Good | 9 Feb 2017 | NE10 |
| Gibside School | Expected | 22 Sept 2026 | NE8 |
| Hill Top School | Good | 5 Jun 2018 | NE10 |
| The Cedars Academy | Good | 20 Sept 2017 | NE9 |