West Boldon Primary School

URN: 108701 • Boldon NE36 0HX

Overview

Name
West Boldon Primary School
URN
108701
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
69.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Linsey Garr (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01915362846
Website
Visit
Address
Hindmarch Drive, Boldon NE36 0HX

Summary

West Boldon Primary School is a mixed community school located in Boldon, South Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 259 pupils and a capacity of 315. The school prides itself on fostering a caring and supportive environment, as highlighted by recent OFSTED reports, which note a strong sense of community and a commitment to pupils' personal development.

The curriculum at West Boldon is designed to engage students actively, with recent initiatives such as a book exchange and family reading events aimed at making reading a more enjoyable experience. Additionally, Year 6 students recently participated in a cultural session featuring Northumbrian small pipes, connecting their learning with local heritage and history.

The school places a strong emphasis on student well-being and safety, ensuring that all pupils feel valued and supported. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (50.60%), West Boldon Primary is dedicated to providing extra help to those in need, reinforcing its ethos of inclusivity and community involvement.

Key details

LA
South Tyneside
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
259
Boys
150
Girls
109
FSM %
50.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 259 150 109 315 50.60
2024-09-11 259 140 119 315 51.00
2023-09-11 253 133 120 315 49.00
2022-09-11 253 133 120 315 49.00
2021-09-11 270 137 133 315 46.70
2020-09-11 281 146 135 315 43.40

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