146
Pupils · 2024/25
5%
EAL · 2024/25
24%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 21/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
PhaseSecondary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Southlands School · Secondary · North Tyneside
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
146
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
5%
FSM eligible
62%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
24%
Contact
Address
Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 2QR
Local authority
North Tyneside
Website
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Telephone
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Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 146 | 5.9 | 100% | 5% | 62% | 10% | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 160 | 6.3 | 100% | 4% | 62% | 12% | 26% |
| 2022/23 | 169 | 6.1 | 100% | 3% | 58% | 8% | 24% |
| 2021/22 | 165 | 6.0 | 100% | 2% | 59% | 9% | 30% |
| 2020/21 | 161 | 5.9 | 100% | 2% | 56% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 115 | 6.0 | 100% | 5% | 69% | 6% | 15% |
| 2017/18 | 110 | — | 100% | 4% | 61% | 6% | 12% |
| 2016/17 | 109 | 5.4 | 100% | 2% | 64% | 6% | 14% |
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