West Boldon Primary School

A good community school school in South Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Boldon Primary School.

Boldon, NE360HX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 September 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hindmarch Drive
West Boldon
Boldon, NE360HX
Phone
1915362846
Website
west-boldon.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108701
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hindmarch Drive, West Boldon, Boldon, NE36 0HX
Website
www.west-boldon.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
259
Free School Meals
51.4% (133 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.5% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 104.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

West Boldon Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 102.0
2024 102.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
259 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning together, memories to treasure."

Culture Communication Conflict Conservation Diversity Respect Tolerance Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect

The school promotes cross-cultural friendship, respect, understanding and tolerance; uses the SACRE syllabus for Religious Education; aims to value diversity.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art Club

Facilities

Nursery provision Additional Resource Centre (ARC) HEPA filters in classrooms Two-form entry school

Curriculum Highlights

Dimensions – Learning Means the World Curriculum Localised, thematic and inclusive learning approach Four Cs: Culture, Communication, Conflict, Conservation Full National Curriculum coverage via thematic units with balance across subjects Long Term Plans and Skills Ladders for each subject Whole School Long Term Overview and Satellite Views Pathways: Explorers, Pathfinders, Adventurers, Navigators

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

West Boldon Primary School provides a Whole-School SEND approach with its own Additional Resource Centre (ARC) for children with additional needs. Provision includes Individualised Learning Plans, One-to-One Support, access to Specialist Services, regular meetings with parents (Consultation Evenings and Annual Reviews), and a safe space for social, communication and sensory development within the ARC, with flexible, individualised learning.

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