Best Special Needs Schools in North Tyneside
8 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- North Tyneside is home to 8 special schools, accounting for 4.9% of all schools in the area, with a total of 1,144 pupils.
- All 8 special schools in North Tyneside have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- The special schools in North Tyneside have a relatively low pupil-teacher ratio of 7.08, and 58.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
- These schools have a higher persistent absence rate of 30.1%, and spend £26,134 per pupil, with 10.3% of pupils having special educational needs.
SS
Southlands School
Ofsted
Good
North Shields, NE30 2QR
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence11.6%
Pupils136
P/T Ratio5.9
M
Moorbridge
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE27 0HJ
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils164
P/T Ratio8.8
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Percy Hedley School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE12 7BH
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.7%
Pupils157
P/T Ratio–
WS
Woodlawn School
Ofsted
Good
Whitley Bay, NE25 9DL
Special · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected0%
Absence10.1%
Pupils178
P/T Ratio8.0
BD
Benton Dene School
Ofsted
Good
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8FD
Special · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence5.8%
Pupils139
P/T Ratio6.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 special needs schools in North Tyneside, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 30% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £26,134 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.