Hadrian School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Hadrian School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of The Newcastle Special Schools Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hadrian School in detail
Hadrian School in its own words
In its own words: "Hadrian School opened in September 1999 following an extensive re-organisation of Special Educational Needs provision within the City of Newcastle upon Tyne."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and choir.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Hadrian School are Trinity Post 16 Solutions Limited (0.3 miles, Good); Trinity Academy Newcastle (0.3 miles, Requires improvement); Thomas Bewick School (1.6 miles, Good); and Northern Counties School (2.3 miles, Good).
Trinity Post 16 Solutions LimitedTrinity Academy NewcastleThomas Bewick SchoolNorthern Counties School
The trust
Hadrian School is one of 2 schools run by The Newcastle Special Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
67.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Hadrian School has an education, health and care plan (167 of 167 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Hadrian School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Metrocentre Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Road-Roman Fort (e-bound), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hadrian School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Hadrian School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
67.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism, SEMH, Physical +2
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Hadrian School
Summer HAF SEND-inclusive adventures
15 Jun 2026
NAPI SEND Exclusive HAF Summer Activities at Hadrian School
15 Jun 2026
Join the fun at Hadrian School’s Summer Fair!
19 May 2026
Celebrate Diversity, Creativity & Community!
19 May 2026
Free days out this May half term
15 May 2026
Sunshine Mile
23 Apr 2026
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 34
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 25 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
167 pupils
170 places
3 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
2,560
Applications
2,594
Got 1st preference
79.0%
Got preferred school
93.4%
All secondary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
167
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Hadrian School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
167
Total Pupils
102
Boys
65
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
7.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,146
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.9%
Overall absence
34.1%
Persistent absence
164
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Hadrian School
What are SATs results like at Hadrian School?
Of the pupils at Hadrian School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Hadrian School's Ofsted rating?
Hadrian School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hadrian School?
No fixed boundary. When Hadrian School is oversubscribed, Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Hadrian School?
Hadrian School has around 167 pupils on roll. 67% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Hadrian School have specialist SEN provision?
Hadrian School provides for pupils with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Hadrian School?
10.9% of sessions were missed at Hadrian School in 2024/25. 34.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hadrian School?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming Hadrian School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Hadrian School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 25 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hadrian School?
Hadrian School is at Bertram Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6PY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)