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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Meet our Governors (governance)
- SEND Proposal (sen)
- Share on Linked In (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Music Development Plan (download)
- Sports Premium Strategy (download)
- Pupil Premium Strategy (download)
- School Development Plan (download)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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