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East Boldon Infants' School

South Tyneside, NE36 0SWPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About East Boldon Infants' School

East Boldon Infants' School is a state primary for children aged 5 to 7, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a published capacity of 180 pupils but currently houses 153, leaving some physical room to grow. However, demand for places is high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 124 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.07. Of those, 69 families put it as their first preference, and 59 of those were offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 11.1%, which is notably lower than the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting the intake draws from a relatively less deprived catchment. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with a headteacher named L Holt. It does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, which is consistent with its infant-only age range.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFront Street, East Boldon, South Tyneside, NE36 0SW
HeadteacherL Holt
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils153
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity153 / 180 (85% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceRoundersAthleticsSwimmingNetballFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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East Boldon Infants' School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.