There are six special schools in Gateshead, each one specialising in various learning need areas.
| School | Learning need | Age range |
| Eslington Primary School, Hazel Road, Gateshead NE8 2EP eslingtonschool.uk/eslington/ |
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) | Early Years, Key stages 1 and 2 (2-11 years) |
| Furrowfield School, Whitehill Drive, Gateshead, NE10 9RZ furrowfieldschool.uk |
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) | Key Stages 3 and 4 (11-16 years) |
| Gibside School, Shipcote Ln, Gateshead NE8 4JA www.gibsideschool.org/ |
General Learning Difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder | Key Stages 1 and 2 (5-11 years) |
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The Cedars Academy, Ivy Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6QD Click here to watch students talk about life at Cedars College: College | Cedars TV |
Physical Disabilities and/or Communication Difficulties | Young people aged 3-19 years |
| Dryden School, Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5UR drydenschool.co.uk/ |
Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties | Key Stages 3 and 4 and post-16 (11-19 years) |
| Hill Top School, Wealcroft, Leam Lane Estate, Gateshead NE10 8LT hilltopschool.org.uk/ |
Moderate Learning Difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder | Key Stages 3 and 4 (11-16 years) |
Special schools receive £10,000 for each pupil placed in the school which is the equivalent of Element 1 and Element 2 funding. Special schools can then apply for further Element 3 funding for pupils who require more resources.
3825-JH-Ed-Provision-for-Pupils-Unable-to-Attend-mainstream.pdf (educationgateshead.org)