Hadrian School

Hadrian School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance, excelling in the provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils build strong relationships and achieve exceptional outcomes, thanks to a well-designed curriculum tailored to individual needs. Leaders are committed to ensuring that all pupils are prepared for life beyond school, further supported by positive parent feedback regarding the school's impact on their children's development and achievements. This inspection marked the school's second ungraded evaluation since it was last deemed outstanding in 2013.

Strengths

• Strong relationships between pupils and staff
• Exceptional achievement of all pupils
• Highly ambitious and accessible curriculum
• Effective support from experienced staff
• Excellent personal development and enrichment activities
• Supportive and well-trained governors
• Effective safeguarding arrangements

In 2024–25 pupils at Hadrian School attended 89.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 34.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Hadrian School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Hadrian School had 7.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 5.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Hadrian School had 167 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Hadrian School received £32,928 and spent £32,908 for each of its 167 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £145,000 (-£866 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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Hadrian School is part of The Newcastle Special Schools Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:

• Sir Charles Parsons School Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

What is Hadrian School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Hadrian School is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2023.

When was Hadrian School last inspected by Ofsted?

Hadrian School was last inspected in May 2023.

How many pupils does Hadrian School have?

Hadrian School has 167 pupils on roll.

What age range does Hadrian School cover?

Hadrian School for pupils aged 2 to 11.

What are Hadrian School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Hadrian School?

Hadrian School is at Bertram Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6PY.