The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 74% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 70
- FSM
- 74.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mr Dominick Gray (Service Manager)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre's Ofsted rating?
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre?
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre currently has 70 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre take?
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre?
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre is in South Shields, NE34 0QA, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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