West Boldon Primary School

About West Boldon Primary School

West Boldon Primary School is a community school in Boldon, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 259 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 55.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

South Tyneside →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

259 / 315 (82%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 September 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hindmarch Drive, Boldon, South Tyneside, NE36 0HX

Phone

01915362846

Headteacher

Linsey Garr

Website

www.west-boldon.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Boldon Primary School?

West Boldon Primary School is a community school in Boldon, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does West Boldon Primary School have?

West Boldon Primary School has 259 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is West Boldon Primary School's Ofsted rating?

West Boldon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2021).

How does West Boldon Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

82% of pupils at West Boldon Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is West Boldon Primary School?

West Boldon Primary School is located at Hindmarch Drive, Boldon, South Tyneside, NE36 0HX.