Is Epinay Business and Enterprise School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 21 June 2023. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are Epinay Business and Enterprise School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Epinay Business and Enterprise School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 0.4 (England: 46.2). 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Epinay Business and Enterprise School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 0% of pupils at Epinay Business and Enterprise School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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Epinay Business and Enterprise School

Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8BT

Ofsted: Outstanding

Independent

Phase

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Capacity

4-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 June 2023.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 0.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 41

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 100.0%
Continued in education: 100.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 0.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 224
Boys: 171 (66%)
Girls: 87 (34%)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 66.8%
EAL: 1.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 100.0%
SEN Support: 0.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 7.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Budget per Pupil: £21,204/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation special school
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.9%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
White Other: 0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%

95.9%

White British

1.8%

Mixed Other

0.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01914898949

sstephenson5@epinay.org

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Nevinson Avenue

South Shields, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108741
UKPRN: 10015619
Establishment No.: 7004
Trust: The Bede Co-operative Learning Trust

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