How many pupils does Southlands School have?

Southlands School has 146 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Southlands School's Ofsted rating?

Southlands School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).

How does Southlands School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Southlands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.8 in 2025/26.

Is Southlands School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Southlands School is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust.

Where is Southlands School?

Southlands School is located at Beach Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 2QR.

Southlands School

Beach Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 2QR

Good

Inspected 21 May 2024

Good

Ofsted

1.8

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

146

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation special school

Type

About Southlands School

Southlands School is a foundation special school in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 146 pupils on roll. It is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.8 (2025/26). 61.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Tyneside →
School Type: Foundation special school
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 146 / 165 (88%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 May 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

61.8%

Free school meals

5.9%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.9%

Overall absence

24%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

26.59

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24

5.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

32.44

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

£49,154

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,879 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.22

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£29,008

Spend per pupil

£27,594

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Beach Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 2QR
Headteacher: Angela Noble

Academy Trust

The North Tyneside Learning Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southlands School?: Southlands School is a foundation special school in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Southlands School have?: Southlands School has 146 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Southlands School's Ofsted rating?: Southlands School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).
How does Southlands School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Southlands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.8 in 2025/26.
Is Southlands School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Southlands School is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust.
Where is Southlands School?: Southlands School is located at Beach Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 2QR.

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