Open Special Mixed

Keelman's Way School

Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, NE31 1QY
175 Pupils
171 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
56.10% FSM %
124 Boys
51 Girls
About Keelman's Way School

Keelman's Way School is an Special schools for pupils aged 2–19 based in South Tyneside, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 175 pupils on roll. School capacity: 171. Current headteacher: Melanie King.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with South Tyneside or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency Jarrow and Gateshead East
Ward Hebburn North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor South Tyneside Co-Operative Special School Trust
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038784
URN 136252
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Phillip Johnson Chair of Governors 19/10/2020 18/10/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Melanie King Governor 28/04/2025 27/04/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Justin Laidler Governor 12/06/2024 12/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Lamonte Governor 11/10/2021 10/10/2025 Appointed by LA
Ms Alexandra Laverick Governor 12/03/2025 11/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Jillian Mordue Governor 01/12/2020 30/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sara Padden Governor 11/03/2025 10/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emily Royle Governor 18/03/2017 18/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Ashley Scott Governor 12/03/2025 11/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Paula Selby Governor 05/11/2012 27/04/2025 Original (signatory) members
Mrs Ruth Spence Governor 20/01/2022 20/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Dianne Staincliffe Governor 18/11/2014 17/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Keelman's Way School is a Foundation special school (group: Special schools) in Hebburn, South Tyneside.
Keelman's Way School has 175 pupils, with a capacity of 171.
Keelman's Way School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at Keelman's Way School is Mrs Melanie King.
Keelman's Way School is at Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, NE31 1QY, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Keelman's Way School: Has a sixth form.
Keelman's Way School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Melanie King
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, NE31 1QY
Location
Quick Summary
URN 136252
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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