Woodlawn School is a foundation special school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, for children and young people aged 2 to 18. It supports speech and language, physical and moderate learning.
- Ages 2–18
- 178 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 2 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 178
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gill Wilson (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Free school meals
- 50.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Tyneside
- School reference (URN)
- 108652
Needs it supports
3 needs: speech and language, physical and 1 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in North Tyneside (7)
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in North Tyneside (8)
Sensory and physical
- Physical disability Other schools for this in North Tyneside (2)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often North Tyneside council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2018; school remains Good (May 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2024).
Contact and getting there
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE25 9DL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Valley Gardens Middle School Mainstream + base · Ages 9–13 0.7 miles
- Whitley Bay High School Mainstream + base · Ages 13–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mile
- Whitehouse Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Inadequate 1.1 miles
All SEND schools in North Tyneside
By need in North Tyneside: Moderate learning (9) · Speech and language (8) · Autism (4) · SEMH (3) · Physical (3)
Questions about Woodlawn School
How do I get a place at Woodlawn School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Woodlawn School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Woodlawn School support?
Speech, language and communication, physical disability and moderate learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Woodlawn School take?
Aged 2 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Woodlawn School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Woodlawn School?
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE25 9DL, in North Tyneside.
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