Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
URN: 108666 • South Shields NE34 0QA
Overview
- Name
- Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
- URN
- 108666
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dominick Gray (since 2025) , Service Manager
- Telephone
- 01914546254
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Temple Park Road, South Shields NE34 0QA
Summary
The Beacon Centre, located in South Shields, is a Pupil Referral Unit dedicated to supporting children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education. With a mixed-gender student body of 70 pupils, the school focuses on personalising learning programmes to meet individual needs, fostering a safe and nurturing environment that promotes confidence and self-esteem.
The curriculum at The Beacon Centre is designed to provide extended learning opportunities through an alternative framework, equipping students with essential life skills. The school's ethos prioritises both academic and social development, ensuring that pupils are prepared for future education, employment, or training. Recent OFSTED reports highlight the effectiveness of the school's care, guidance, and support, noting improvements in curriculum delivery and a positive school atmosphere.
Community involvement and strong relationships between staff, students, and families are central to The Beacon Centre's approach. Parents have expressed appreciation for the supportive environment and the dedication of the staff, contributing to significant progress in students' lives. The school continues to strive for excellence in providing a transformative educational experience for all its pupils.
The curriculum at The Beacon Centre is designed to provide extended learning opportunities through an alternative framework, equipping students with essential life skills. The school's ethos prioritises both academic and social development, ensuring that pupils are prepared for future education, employment, or training. Recent OFSTED reports highlight the effectiveness of the school's care, guidance, and support, noting improvements in curriculum delivery and a positive school atmosphere.
Community involvement and strong relationships between staff, students, and families are central to The Beacon Centre's approach. Parents have expressed appreciation for the supportive environment and the dedication of the staff, contributing to significant progress in students' lives. The school continues to strive for excellence in providing a transformative educational experience for all its pupils.
Useful links
- Governors Interests (governance)
- Governing Board Annual Statement 2024/25 (governance)
- Governor List (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Guide to SEN types (sen)
- SEND Information Report 2025 (sen)
- Ethos and Values (download)
- Mission Statement (download)
- Admissions (download)
- Primary School Meals Menu (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Epinay Business and Enterprise School (79.2)
- Bamburgh School (71.1)
- Park View School (53.5)
- AutismAble CIC (45.2)
- Margaret Sutton School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 70
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- 74.30
- Open date
- 1994-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 70 | 54 | 16 | 74.30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 62 | 45 | 17 | 74.20 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 48 | 36 | 12 | 76.60 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 48 | 36 | 12 | 76.60 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 45 | 35 | 10 | 68.90 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 64 | 39 | 25 | 51.60 |
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