The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mr Timothy Shenton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
November 2004 | Inspection
Location
North Lane, North Road, Tyne & Wear, Tyne and Wear, NE36 0DL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is East Boldon Junior School's Ofsted rating?
East Boldon Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend East Boldon Junior School?
East Boldon Junior School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Boldon Junior School take?
East Boldon Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Boldon Junior School?
East Boldon Junior School is in Tyne & Wear, NE36 0DL, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Boldon Junior School have a sixth form?
No, East Boldon Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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