Southlands School
| Type | Special School / Foundation special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Beach Road Tynemouth North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 2QR |
| Reference Number | 108653 |
Southlands School is performing well overall, rated as 'Good' in all inspected areas including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school excels at meeting the needs of its pupils, who all have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). With a strong focus on individual learning and reading, pupils become confident and social, benefitting from a supportive environment that prepares them for future educational opportunities. The inclusive culture fostered by skilled leaders has led to notable improvements since the previous inspection.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 146 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 74.66%
Girls: 25.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 20 | 8 | 28 |
| 8 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 9 | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| 10 | 27 | 4 | 31 |
| 11 | 23 | 8 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.1% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 04 Apr 2017 | Short inspection |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Apr 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on reading development
- Skilled and supportive staff meet pupil needs effectively
- High expectations for behaviour among pupils
- Inclusive school culture that encourages social skills
- Engaging curriculum tailored to individual pupil needs
Areas for Improvement
- Ongoing improvement needed in certain curriculum areas
- Some teaching strategies not well matched to specific pupil needs
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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