The Dales School Catchment Area
The Dales School is a community special not applicable school in Blyth, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
212
Pupils
230
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2013
The Dales School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Dales School is set by Northumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Northumberland catchment area documents →The Dales School — School Information
- Full address
- Cowpen Road, Blyth, NE24 4RE
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 60.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 122388
Other Not applicable Schools in Blyth
If The Dales School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Blyth are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Dales School
Is The Dales School oversubscribed? ▾
The Dales School is operating close to its capacity of 230 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Dales School? ▾
Admission to The Dales School is managed by Northumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Dales School cover? ▾
The Dales School is a not applicable school in Blyth, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Dales School? ▾
The Dales School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.