Welcome to Keelman's Way School
On behalf of the children, staff and Governors of our school it is a pleasure to welcome you to Keelmans Way School website.
Keelman’s Way School is a nurturing, educational and therapeutic community for pupils aged 2 to 19 and their families. We provide relevant and stimulating experiences to support pupil’s progress and personal development.
The majority of pupils have severe learning difficulties; many have complex or profound needs.
Our young people leave school having gained skills that allow them to access the adult world confidently with their highest level of independence.
As a school we pride ourselves on having a positive and welcoming atmosphere. When visiting Keelmans Way you will meet pupils working at different subjects at different levels. You may also meet some of our multidisciplinary colleagues who we work closely with.
We place a high value on developing strong relationships with parents and carers so we can work together to meet the best needs of your child. We encourage families and friends to engage with all aspects of school life, providing a variety of opportunities to participate in.
School is an important part of life for children and their families. We hope that our school website helps you get to know a little about us and can help you to keep up to date with news, events and any changes we make. Please feel able to ask any questions that will help you to get to know us better.
We hope you enjoy your time with us as a parent, professional or visitor. If you visit the school I hope you see the progress our children make in the very supportive environment we provide for them. We want the very best for them whilst they are with us and for a very successful fulfilled life when they move on to new schools, colleges or work placements.
Best wishes
Yours sincerely
Melanie King
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Foundation special school
Suitable Ages
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
175 Total
No. of Boys
124 (70.9%)
No. of Girls
51 (29.1%)
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
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Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesThe school council is made up of pupils from Key Stage 4 and Post 16. The Council meet biweekly on a Thursday for the afternoon session. The Council have been very effective in making changes for the pupils in the school e.g. supplying water coolers, designing and choosing the play ground equipment, interviewing people for positions in school, holding whole school events ‘Blue Monday’ in support of Mental Health and setting up recycling points around the school.
Every Friday morning pupils choose from a range of leisure activities. This may involve following an interest within school e.g.: Zumba, cycling, photography, art, massage, personal presentation. Many students also access the local community e.g.: Simonside Climbing Wall, Little Haven Marina, Hiking, Swimming, Multigym, AMF Bowling Alley, Cyclops adapted Cycling, Archery, Diving at Bolden Dive Centre. This creates pathways for students to have active futures.
Pupils in Post 16 have the opportunity to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh award which is a nationally recognised accreditation. Pupils complete a number of modules each year culminating in an end of year expedition or residential trip. Pupils volunteer their time in school to assist on community projects , take part in a physical section that increases their levels of activity and develop skills that help to boost their CV or Progress File. 7 pupils recently achieved their Gold Award following an expedition tin Northumberland and residential trip to France.
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About School
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |