Compare Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre and Epinay Business and Enterprise School and Park View School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre (Not applicable) in South Shields; Epinay Business and Enterprise School (Not applicable) in South Shields; Park View School (Not applicable) in South Shields — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre, Epinay Business and Enterprise School and Park View School. They are not applicable phase and pupil referral unit, foundation special school and community special school type located around South Shields, Tyne and Wear and South Shields. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Epinay Business and Enterprise School), published Apr 2018. The lowest is 2 (Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Park View School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 65–70%, range 55–60%–70–75%; all under South Tyneside local authority.

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Attribute	Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre NE34 0QA	Epinay Business and Enterprise School NE34 8BT	Park View School NE34 0QA
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Foundation special school	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 0QA	South Shields NE34 8BT	South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 0QA
Latest Ofsted	2 22 May 2023	1 25 Apr 2018	2 4 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	50
Capacity utilisation	—	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	South Tyneside (393)	South Tyneside (393)	South Tyneside (393)
Website	www.thebeaconcentre.net	epinay.org	www.parkview-school.co.uk
Telephone	01914546254	01914898949	01914541568
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre

NE34 0QA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0QA
Ofsted: 2 22 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South Tyneside (393)
Website: www.thebeaconcentre.net
Telephone: 01914546254

Epinay Business and Enterprise School

NE34 8BT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: South Shields
NE34 8BT
Ofsted: 1 25 Apr 2018
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South Tyneside (393)
Website: epinay.org
Telephone: 01914898949

Park View School

NE34 0QA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0QA
Ofsted: 2 4 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South Tyneside (393)
Website: www.parkview-school.co.uk
Telephone: 01914541568

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.