Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre, South Shields

Special schoolData as of May 2026

Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre

Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA

A Good-rated special school in South Shields.

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Pupils

Ages

4-16

FSM

74.3%

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2023

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About Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre

Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre is a secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). The school has around 70 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA | More schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — Good
May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked 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 received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

Where is Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre located?

Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre is a secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside (NE34 0QA).

How many pupils attend Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre?

Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre has around 70 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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