Keelman's Way School
URN: 136252 • Hebburn NE31 1QY
Overview
- Name
- Keelman's Way School
- URN
- 136252
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- South Tyneside Co-Operative Special School Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie King (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01914897480
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Campbell Park Road, Hebburn NE31 1QY
Summary
Keelman's Way School, located in Hebburn, South Tyneside, is a foundation special school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 2 to 19. With a current enrolment of 175 students, the school operates above its capacity of 171. It primarily serves children with severe learning difficulties, many of whom have complex or profound needs. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and therapeutic environment that supports both educational and personal development.
The curriculum at Keelman's Way is designed to offer relevant and stimulating experiences, enabling pupils to gain essential skills for independence as they transition into adulthood. The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships with parents and carers, encouraging family involvement in various school activities to foster a sense of community.
Keelman's Way School prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, where students can thrive academically and socially. The dedicated staff work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that each child's individual needs are met, preparing them for successful futures beyond school.
The curriculum at Keelman's Way is designed to offer relevant and stimulating experiences, enabling pupils to gain essential skills for independence as they transition into adulthood. The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships with parents and carers, encouraging family involvement in various school activities to foster a sense of community.
Keelman's Way School prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, where students can thrive academically and socially. The dedicated staff work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that each child's individual needs are met, preparing them for successful futures beyond school.
Useful links
- Governors Statement 2019-2020 (governance)
- Governors Statement 2017-2018 (governance)
- Governors Statement 2018-19 (governance)
- Governors Statement 20-21 (governance)
- Governors statement 21-22 (governance)
- Governor Information (governance)
- Governors statement 22-23 (governance)
- List of Trust and Governors (governance)
- Governor Terms of Office (governance)
- Governors (governance)
Nearby alternatives
- Groundwork South and North Tyneside (60.2)
- Greenfields School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- South Tyneside Co-Operative Special School Trust
- Capacity
- 171
- Pupils
- 175
- Boys
- 124
- Girls
- 51
- FSM %
- 56.10
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 175 | 124 | 51 | 171 | 56.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 172 | 121 | 51 | 171 | 53.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 158 | 110 | 48 | 167 | 54.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 158 | 110 | 48 | 158 | 54.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 146 | 97 | 49 | 146 | 53.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 142 | 93 | 49 | 130 | 50.50 |
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