Beacon Hill School

URN: 131544 • North Tyneside NE28 9JW

Overview

Name
Beacon Hill School
URN
131544
Type
Foundation special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
70.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Justina Terretta (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01916071970
Website
Visit
Address
Rising Sun Cottages, North Tyneside NE28 9JW

Summary

Beacon Hill School is a foundation special school located in North Tyneside, dedicated to educating children and young people with Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Autism, and complex medical conditions. With a current enrolment of 240 pupils, the school operates across three sites: the main school in Wallsend, the Langdale Centre, and the Linskill Centre for Sixth Form. The school prides itself on creating a safe, caring, and supportive environment, working closely with parents and a range of professionals to enhance student development.

The curriculum at Beacon Hill is structured into four distinct pathways—Explorer, Traveller, Adventurer, and Discoverer—tailored to meet the individual needs of students. This personalised approach allows for flexibility, enabling students to transition between pathways as their learning characteristics evolve. The curriculum is designed to maximise engagement and enjoyment, ensuring that each child’s unique learning goals are addressed through a variety of contexts and resources.

Beacon Hill School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging communication with families and collaboration with multi-disciplinary partners. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and facilities, including a Forest School, to enrich the educational experience and support the holistic development of its students.

Key details

LA
North Tyneside
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Capacity
235
Pupils
240
Boys
179
Girls
61
FSM %
50.50
Open date
2006-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 240 179 61 235 50.50
2024-09-11 232 169 63 235 46.80
2023-09-11 192 131 61 234 41.00
2022-09-11 192 131 61 120 41.00
2021-09-11 192 134 58 120 35.70
2020-09-11 181 123 58 120 32.20

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