East Boldon Infants' School
85%
Capacity
153
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About East Boldon Infants' School
East Boldon Infants' School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 153 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated East Boldon Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Holt, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
East Boldon Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 124 applications for 60 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.
East Boldon Infants' School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at East Boldon Infants' School include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, East Boldon Infants' School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Front Street, East Boldon, South Tyneside, NE36 0SW |
| Headteacher | L Holt |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 153 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 153 / 180 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
124
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Front Street, East Boldon
South Tyneside, NE36 0SW
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