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Epinay Business and Enterprise School

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01914898949

Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8BT

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Welcome to Epinay Business and Enterprise School

Welcome to EpinayI have had the privilege of being Head Teacher at Epinay Business and Enterprise School since January 2017. I have spent my full working career in special needs schools, a job I find tremendously rewarding. I like to think that I have a lot to offer as a leader in a special school, I have had a number of positions within school including teaching assistant, HLTA, Pastoral Manager, Residential Child Care Officer, Teacher, middle leader, Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head of School and Head Teacher.‘Ready to listen, ready to learn together’ is something that we strive to work towards every day, we have worked extremely hard in giving children an enriching and creative education that equips them with the skills and attributes they will need to support them to develop as happy, confident and independent learners who are prepared for adulthood.Mr Christopher Rue,Head Teacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

4 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

224 Total

No. of Boys

146 (65.2%)

No. of Girls

78 (34.8%)

Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A

Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

100%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

School

England

Further education

School:38%

England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%

England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%

England:7%

Other education destinations

School:62%

England:2%

Courses

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Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!

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Exciting Events Ahead!

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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.

Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 19, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 2 - Apr 16

Summer Half Term

May 31 - Jun 4

Summer Break

Jul 22 - Sep 1

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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.

Enrichment Activities

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We want to develop happy, confident learners prepared for adulthood; in order to do this we need to develop critical thinking, problem solving skills, improve student’s ability to concentrate, and make learning more meaningful, valuable, and rewarding. Personal development activities promote these skills, are fun and help students to become more engaged in their learning and retain more information.

Swimming

We want all of our students to be able to swim by the time they leave Epinay because drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death in children. All children should have the opportunity to learn how to swim and be taught how to stay safe in and around water. Many children learn to swim outside of school. But research has shown for many, school will be the only opportunity they have to learn these vital lifesaving skills (Swim England).

Team Building Games

The ability level and social maturity of our youngest students has changed over recent years, many of our students start Epinay lacking social skills, resilience and effective communication skills. The purpose of team building is to develop these skills. Students are exposed to scenarios that they then work through with staff to develop these skills and effectively promote more positive whole class communication.

Stop Motion Animation

At Epinay school we use stop motion animation to develop many of the skills needed to be successful in the workplace. Stop motion is fantastic for students as it teaches skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Making stop motion films also give students the chance to build relationships with each other and develop their social skills. Students are taught to use digital ICT technology and are introduced to a potential hobby or career pathway.

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