The Dales School — School in Blyth

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The Dales School

Blyth, NE24 4RE

212 Pupils

230 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

60.40% FSM %

158 Boys

54 Girls

About The Dales School

The Dales School is an Special schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Northumberland, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 212 pupils on roll. School capacity: 230. Current headteacher: Sue Fisher.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Northumberland or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Northumberland
Region	North East
Administrative District	Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency	Blyth and Ashington
Ward	Bebside & Kitty Brewster
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10077065
URN	122388
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ann Jolley	Chair of Governors	05/07/2021	04/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Glynis Burn	Governor	06/12/2021	05/12/2025	Elected by school staff
Penelope Derries	Governor	05/07/2021	04/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Sue Fisher	Governor	01/01/2019	01/01/2026	Appointed by LA
Mrs Sarah Jordan	Governor	30/06/2023	29/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Katie Murray	Governor	14/01/2020	13/01/2028	Appointed by LA
Mrs Nicola Smith	Governor	05/12/2022	04/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Taylor	Governor	01/04/2024	31/03/2028	Elected by parents
Gill Wright	Governor	14/01/2020	13/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board