Best Special Needs Schools in South Shields
4 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In South Shields, 8.5% of schools, or 4 out of 47, cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- All 4 special needs schools in South Shields have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- These special schools in South Shields have a total of 564 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 8.42, and 65.9% are eligible for free school meals.
- Of the 4 inspected special needs schools in South Shields, 1 is Outstanding and 3 are Good, with a persistent absence rate of 27.3% and spending per pupil of £22,800.
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 0QA
PRU · Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils78
P/T Ratio7.5
Park View School
Ofsted
Good
South Shields, NE34 0QA
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence19.9%
Pupils59
P/T Ratio5.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 special needs schools in South Shields, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South Shields | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 27% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £22,800 | £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.