The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 259
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 50.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Linsey Garr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hindmarch Drive, West Boldon, Boldon, Tyne and Wear, NE36 0HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBoldon School
Secondary · 421m away
Forest View Primary
Primary · 1.5km away
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
Primary · 1.7km away
Town End Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Temple Park Infants' School
Primary · 2.0km away
Hedworthfield Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Monkton Infants' School
Primary · 2.1km away
Biddick Hall Junior School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Boldon Primary School?
West Boldon Primary School currently has 259 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Boldon Primary School take?
West Boldon Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Boldon Primary School?
West Boldon Primary School is in Boldon, NE36 0HX, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Boldon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, West Boldon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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