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Southlands School

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Southlands School

Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, NE30 2QR

Foundation special school · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

5.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
5.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

5.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/242.846.4
2024/255.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.460.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.38
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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John Spence Community High School
0.3 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Marden High School
0.58 km away · Foundation school
Good
Kings Priory School
1.43 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Monkseaton High School
1.43 km away · Foundation school
Good
Marden Bridge Middle School
1.75 km away · Foundation school
Good

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About Southlands School

Southlands School is a secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.3. The school has around 146 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Beach Road, North Shields, NE30 2QR | More schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Southlands School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Southlands School

What is Southlands School's Ofsted rating?
Southlands School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Southlands School's latest exam results?
Southlands School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Southlands School located?
Southlands School is a secondary school in North Shields, North Tyneside (NE30 2QR).
How many pupils attend Southlands School?
Southlands School has around 146 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Southlands School with other schools?
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