Welcome to Dryden School
Dryden School is a specialist school for students aged between 11-18 who have Severe or Profound and Multiple learning difficulties. A number of students may also have communication difficulties, autism or physical and complex medical needs.We provide our pupils with a specialist personalised curriculum in a caring and therapeutic environment which will prepare them for the best outcomes in their adult life. We pay careful attention to their journey through the Key Stages and then to further destinations to specialist courses in education and potentially the world of work or to carefully planned social care settings.Everyone involved in our school, Governors, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Support staff, Parents, Carers and Friends of the school, work together to ensure the pupils receive the highest quality education and care. We want to enrich the lives of our learners and provide them with opportunities to develop their independence and communication, no matter what their starting point is. We also pay great attention to their personal development and strive for them to be members of their local community.We warmly welcome visits and enjoy showing visitors a school we are very proud of.Elizabeth JohnsonHead Teacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
71 Total
No. of Boys
49 (69.0%)
No. of Girls
22 (31.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Apr 2
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - Jul 17
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 23 - Feb 27
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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