The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 50.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Justina Terretta (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
Primary · Very close
Wallsend Jubilee Primary School
Primary · 505m away
Parkside School
Special school · 593m away
Battle Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Primary · 1.2km away
Burnside College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Western Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Richardson Dees Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beacon Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Beacon Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beacon Hill School?
Beacon Hill School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beacon Hill School take?
Beacon Hill School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Beacon Hill School?
Beacon Hill School is in North Tyneside, NE28 9JW, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beacon Hill School have a sixth form?
Yes, Beacon Hill School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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