Epinay Business and Enterprise School
Foundation special school in South Shields, South Tyneside.
School details
| Type | Foundation special school |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 258 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Free school meals | 61.30% |
| Trust or sponsor | The Bede Co-operative Learning Trust |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Address | Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8BT |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://epinay.org/ |
| Telephone | 01914898949 |
| URN | 108741 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 21 June 2023, outcome: School remains Outstanding.
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Nearby schools
- Park View School (special school, about 1.9 km)
- Bamburgh School (special school, about 2.7 km)
- Harry Watts Academy (special school, about 4.0 km)
- Trinity Academy New Bridge (special school, about 4.8 km)
- Keelman's Way School (special school, about 6.1 km)
- North View Academy (special school, about 6.4 km)
- Southlands School (special school, about 7.1 km)
- Silverdale School (special school, about 7.2 km)
Browse: Special schools in South Tyneside
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