The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 288
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Claire Hutchinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9JB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hedworth Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hedworth Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hedworth Lane Primary School?
Hedworth Lane Primary School currently has 288 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hedworth Lane Primary School take?
Hedworth Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hedworth Lane Primary School?
Hedworth Lane Primary School is in Boldon Colliery, NE35 9JB, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hedworth Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hedworth Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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