The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.0
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
17%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,064
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 52%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Louise Pippin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
New Road, Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Boldon Primary School
Primary · 421m away
Forest View Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Temple Park Infants' School
Primary · 1.6km away
Biddick Hall Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Monkton Infants' School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 1.8km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Primary · 1.9km away
Monkton Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Boldon School a selective school?
No. Boldon School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Boldon School's Ofsted rating?
Boldon School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Boldon School?
Boldon School currently has 1,064 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boldon School take?
Boldon School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Boldon School?
Boldon School is in Boldon Colliery, NE35 9DZ, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boldon School have a sixth form?
No, Boldon School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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