Compare Beacon Hill School and Southlands School and Woodlawn 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: Beacon Hill School (Not applicable) in North Tyneside; Southlands School (Not applicable) in North Shields; Woodlawn School (Not applicable) in Whitley Bay — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Beacon Hill School, Southlands School and Woodlawn School. They are not applicable phase and foundation special school type located around North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, North Shields, Tyne and Wear and Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Beacon Hill School), published Jan 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for Southlands School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 50–55%, range 45–50%–60–65%; all under North Tyneside local authority.

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Attribute	Beacon Hill School NE28 9JW	Southlands School NE30 2QR	Woodlawn School NE25 9DL
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Foundation special school	Not applicable • Foundation special school	Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location	North Tyneside Tyne and Wear NE28 9JW	North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 2QR	Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear NE25 9DL
Latest Ofsted	2 30 Jan 2018	2 26 Jun 2024	2 18 Nov 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	235	165	—
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	North Tyneside (392)	North Tyneside (392)	North Tyneside (392)
Website	beaconhill.org.uk	—	www.woodlawn.org.uk
Telephone	01916071970	—	01916432590
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Beacon Hill School

NE28 9JW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: North Tyneside
Tyne and Wear
NE28 9JW
Ofsted: 2 30 Jan 2018
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: beaconhill.org.uk
Telephone: 01916071970

Southlands School

NE30 2QR

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 2QR
Ofsted: 2 26 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: —
Telephone: —

Woodlawn School

NE25 9DL

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE25 9DL
Ofsted: 2 18 Nov 2018
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Tyneside (392)
Website: www.woodlawn.org.uk
Telephone: 01916432590

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.