East Boldon Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Front Street East Boldon Tyne and Wear NE36 0SW |
| Reference Number | 108688 |
East Boldon Infants’ School has been inspected for the first time in 14 years, transitioning from an outstanding grade under a previous framework to a good overall effectiveness rating. The school maintains a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, enjoy their learning, and build strong relationships with peers and adults. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, catering effectively to the needs of most pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has shown resilience and adaptability especially in the wake of recent changes and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 153 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.33%
Girls: 49.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 30 | 52 |
| 2 | 33 | 24 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.8% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe.
- Strong relationships built on respect between adults and pupils.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum that links subjects effectively.
- Effective teaching of phonics helps all pupils learn to read.
- Children in early years gain independence quickly.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on new curriculum implementation.
- Some teachers do not assess prior pupils' knowledge effectively.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
East Boldon Junior School
North Lane, North Road, Tyne & Wear, Tyne and Wear, NE36 0DL |
0.09 miles |
|
Helen Gibson Nursery School
North Lane, East Boldon, NE36 0DL |
0.16 miles |
|
West Boldon Primary School
Hindmarch Drive, West Boldon, Boldon, Tyne and Wear, NE36 0HX |
0.69 miles |
|
Forest View Primary
Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8RZ |
0.83 miles |
|
Boldon Nursery School
Reginald Street, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9DG |
1.09 miles |
|
Cleadon Church of England Academy
Boldon Lane, Cleadon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7RP |
1.11 miles |
|
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
Bradford Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 4JW |
1.19 miles |
|
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Nash Avenue, Whiteleas, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8NS |
1.26 miles |
|
Biddick Hall Infants' School
Galsworthy Road, Biddick Hall County Infant School, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9JD |
1.35 miles |
|
Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5QL |
1.41 miles |
|
Willow Wood Community Primary School
Redcar Road, Red House, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5AU |
1.45 miles |
|
Town End Academy
Borodin Avenue, Town End Farm, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 4NX |
1.5 miles |
|
Hylton Red House Nursery School
Rotherham Road, Sunderland, SR5 5QL |
1.5 miles |
|
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Redcar Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5AU |
1.51 miles |
|
Biddick Hall Junior School
Chesterton Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9SP |
1.54 miles |
|
Bexhill Academy
Bexhill Road, Town End Farm, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 4PJ |
1.55 miles |
|
Monkton Infants' School
St Simon Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9SD |
1.68 miles |
|
Hedworth Lane Primary School
Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9JB |
1.68 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Brockley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0TS |
1.68 miles |
|
Hylton Castle Primary School
Caithness Road, Hylton Castle, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3RE |
1.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Boldon School
New Road, Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9DZ |
0.74 miles |
|
Red House Academy
Rutherglen Road, Red House Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5LN |
1.13 miles |
|
Harry Watts Academy
Ramillies Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5JA |
1.15 miles |
|
Epinay Business and Enterprise School
Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8BT |
1.35 miles |
|
Trinity Academy New Bridge
Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF |
1.66 miles |
|
Monkwearmouth Academy
Torver Crescent, Seaburn Dene, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 8LG |
1.86 miles |
|
Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
1.9 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's RC College
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
2.13 miles |
|
Park View School
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
2.28 miles |
|
Harton Academy
Lisle Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DL |
2.36 miles |
|
Mortimer Community College
Reading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG |
2.55 miles |
|
Whitburn Church of England Academy
Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF |
2.7 miles |
|
Tyne Coast College
St George's Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET |
2.92 miles |
|
Jarrow School
Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR |
2.99 miles |
|
Bamburgh School
Norham Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD |
3.04 miles |
|
Academy 360
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA |
3.27 miles |
|
Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
3.36 miles |
|
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JN |
3.42 miles |
|
Argyle House School
19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA |
3.55 miles |
|
Hebburn Comprehensive School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2QU |
3.6 miles |