Keelman's Way School

About Keelman's Way School

Keelman's Way School is a foundation special school in Hebburn, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 175 pupils on roll. It is part of South Tyneside Co-Operative Special School Trust. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 55.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

South Tyneside →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

175 / 171 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, South Tyneside, NE31 1QY

Phone

01914897480

Head Teacher

Melanie King

Website

www.keelmanswayschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

South Tyneside Co-Operative Special School Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Keelman's Way School?

Keelman's Way School is a foundation special school in Hebburn, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Keelman's Way School have?

Keelman's Way School has 175 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Keelman's Way School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Keelman's Way School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.9 in 2025/26.

How does Keelman's Way School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Keelman's Way School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Keelman's Way School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Keelman's Way School is part of South Tyneside Co-Operative Special School Trust.

Where is Keelman's Way School?

Keelman's Way School is located at Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, South Tyneside, NE31 1QY.