Hadrian School is a foundation special school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, for children and young people aged 2 to 11. It supports autism, SEMH, physical and 2 other needs.
- Ages 2–11
- 167 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 167 (places for 170)
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Rollings (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Newcastle Special Schools Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 1999
- Free school meals
- 67.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School reference (URN)
- 131986
Needs it supports
5 needs: autism, SEMH and 3 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Newcastle upon Tyne (3)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Newcastle upon Tyne (3)
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Newcastle upon Tyne (4)
Sensory and physical
- Physical disability Other schools for this in Newcastle upon Tyne (3)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Newcastle upon Tyne council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, March 2013; school remains Outstanding (March 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in March 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, March 2023).
Contact and getting there
Bertram Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6PY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Trinity Academy Newcastle Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted report card (2025) 0.3 miles
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All SEND schools in Newcastle upon Tyne
By need in Newcastle upon Tyne: Autism (11) · Speech and language (6) · SEMH (5) · Moderate learning (4) · Severe learning (4) · Hearing (4) · Physical (4) · PMLD (3) · Vision (3)
Questions about Hadrian School
How do I get a place at Hadrian School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Hadrian School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Hadrian School support?
Autism, social, emotional and mental health, physical disability, moderate learning difficulty and severe learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Hadrian School take?
Aged 2 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Hadrian School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Hadrian School?
Bertram Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6PY, in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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