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Southlands School
Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2QR, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.2 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
146
Capacity
165
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates solid overall performance, although it faces challenges in GCSE results, as none of the students achieved grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The Attainment 8 score of 5.3 suggests some students are achieving above the national average, but the absence of EBacc entries indicates limited participation in a broader curriculum. Parents may appreciate the supportive environment, but should consider the academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 5.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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55.02314, -1.44697 · NE30 2QR
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108653
School typeFoundation special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Southlands School rated by Ofsted?
Southlands School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Southlands School a good school?
Southlands School scores 30.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Southlands School in GCSEs?
Southlands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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