The Dales School
Community special school in Blyth (Northumberland).
Location
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It's my great pleasure to welcome you to our new school website. I hope that you find the information you're looking for and if not, please don't hesitate to contact us directly. The Dales is a specialist primary school based on two sites: Blythdale in Blyth and Ashdale in Ashington.
We provide education for children with a variety of additional needs that may not otherwise be met in a mainstream setting. We set out to make a difference to the learning, wellbeing and future life chances of children with additional needs. The school cultivates a safe and caring environment where children can thrive and have the opportunity to meet their full potential.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
- Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 122388
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Constituency
- Blyth and Ashington
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 2 former)
Special schools governing body.
Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Taylor | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Jordan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Katie Murray | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Gill Wright | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Glynis Burn Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Dr Sue Fisher Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record