The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- FSM
- 59.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- The Bede Co-operative Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr Chris Rue (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 721m away
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Primary · 798m away
Temple Park Infants' School
Primary · 896m away
Cleadon Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Forest View Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Oakleigh Gardens School
Special school · 1.2km away
Harton Technology College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Harton Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Epinay Business and Enterprise School's Ofsted rating?
Epinay Business and Enterprise School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Epinay Business and Enterprise School?
Epinay Business and Enterprise School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Epinay Business and Enterprise School take?
Epinay Business and Enterprise School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is Epinay Business and Enterprise School?
Epinay Business and Enterprise School is in South Shields, NE34 8BT, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Epinay Business and Enterprise School have a sixth form?
Yes, Epinay Business and Enterprise School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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