Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
Pupil referral unit•Not applicable•Ages 4-16•South Shields, NE34 0QA
4.0out of 5
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
GoodSchool inspection
Inspected 28 March 2023
Catchment area
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 70
- Girls / boys
- 23% / 77%
- Free school meals
- 74%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.6
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 17.1
- Leadership (FTE)
- 1.6
- Part-time teachers
- 14%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Questions about Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
What is Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre's Ofsted rating?
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre was graded Good at its last Ofsted inspection, on 28 March 2023.
How many pupils are at Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre?
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre had 70 pupils aged 4 to 16 at the latest school census. It is a mixed school.
