West Boldon Primary School
82%
Capacity
259
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About West Boldon Primary School
West Boldon Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 259 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated West Boldon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Linsey Garr, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8602nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
West Boldon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 35 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at West Boldon Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, West Boldon Primary 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hindmarch Drive, Boldon, South Tyneside, NE36 0HX |
| Headteacher | Linsey Garr |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 259 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.6% |
| School Capacity | 259 / 315 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8602nd of 13,686
Nationally
445th of 677
In North East
26th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hindmarch Drive, Boldon
South Tyneside, NE36 0HX
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