Gibside School
URN: 131213 • Gateshead NE8 4DE
Overview
- Name
- Gibside School
- URN
- 131213
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Whistler (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914336900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shipcote Lane, Gateshead NE8 4DE
Summary
Gibside School is a community special school located in Gateshead, catering to a mixed-gender population of 211 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 180. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils thrive and enjoy their educational experience. According to the latest Ofsted report from June 2022, leaders at Gibside School maintain high expectations and a strong ambition for the success of their students.
The curriculum at Gibside School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child receives tailored support to facilitate their learning and development. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience for all students.
Gibside School hosts various events throughout the year, including a parents' evening and festive celebrations, which encourage family involvement and community spirit. The school also promotes extracurricular activities, such as fundraising events, to support its initiatives and strengthen community ties. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at http://www.gibsideschool.org/.
The curriculum at Gibside School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child receives tailored support to facilitate their learning and development. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience for all students.
Gibside School hosts various events throughout the year, including a parents' evening and festive celebrations, which encourage family involvement and community spirit. The school also promotes extracurricular activities, such as fundraising events, to support its initiatives and strengthen community ties. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at http://www.gibsideschool.org/.
Useful links
- Gibside Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- SEND Thresholds (sen)
- View our Facebook page... (other)
- View Comments Likes: 24 Shares: 0 Comments: 0 (other)
- Call 0191 433 6900 (other)
- Equality and Inclusion (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Emmanuel College (71.1)
- Dryden School (62.4)
- Eslington Primary School (58.1)
- Haskel School (55.3)
- Gateshead Jewish Nursery School (51.7)
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 211
- Boys
- 152
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 51.20
- Open date
- 1997-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 211 | 152 | 59 | 180 | 51.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 195 | 145 | 50 | 180 | 45.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 173 | 133 | 40 | 180 | 42.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 173 | 133 | 40 | 170 | 42.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 167 | 123 | 44 | 170 | 45.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 158 | 117 | 41 | 135 | 44.60 |
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