East Boldon Infants' School, East Boldon

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 57

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~559m)Possible (~799m)Unlikely (~1.0km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Miss L Holt
Pupils:163 / 180 capacity
LA:South Tyneside
Phone:01915367292
Address:Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 0SW
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:108688
UKPRN:10070883
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:South Shields
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

East Boldon Infants' School excels at making sure every child learns to read fluently and confidently, with results well above the national average. Pupils are happy, kind and engaged learners who produce high-quality work and develop deep knowledge across all subjects. The school's caring culture means staff know each child well and provide exactly the right support - whether academic, social or emotional - so every child can succeed.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve exceptionally well in phonics and reading, with outcomes consistently exceeding national averages
  • High attendance and excellent behaviour - pupils are kind, polite and engaged throughout the school day
  • Meticulous identification and support of pupils with gaps in knowledge, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
  • Strong early years provision that gives children a solid foundation in reading, writing and communication
  • Inclusive approach where every child is known well and receives tailored support to help them thrive

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Board games clubs, high-flying mathematics clubs, playground pals and playground helpers, pen-pal activities with local care home

East Boldon Infants' School is rated as having a strong standard across all areas, with pupils achieving well in reading and phonics while exceeding national averages. The school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils thrive academically and personally.

At a Glance

11.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

25.5

Avg class size

25.5

Infant (KS1)

6

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

East Boldon Rail Station
731m · 12 min walk

Tube / Metro / Tram

East Boldon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (platform 2)
695m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Front Street (E-Bound)
130m · 2 min walk
Sunderland Road (W-Bound)
291m · 5 min walk
Station Road-Blacks Corner (NE-Bound)
331m · 5 min walk
Sunderland Road-Ferndale Lane (NW-Bound)
481m · 8 min walk
Western Terrace-Methodist Church (W-Bound)
579m · 9 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

91%

Near capacity

163 pupils

180 capacity

17 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - East Boldon

Low pressure
New homes approved:27
Projected new pupils:7

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for East Boldon

Admissions Demand - South Tyneside

Low demand0.79x oversubscription

Places available

1,882

Applications

1,486

Got 1st preference

92.7%

Got preferred school

97.3%

Primary admissions across South Tyneside (2025/26)

Inspection History(105)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.43421%

Overall absence

6.83761%

Persistent absence

117

Enrolments

Authorised2.6417%
Unauthorised0.79251%
Persistent (10%+)6.83761%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.73398%
18/19
1.66689%
20/21
4.97688%
21/22
4.39614%
22/23
3.88862%
23/24
3.43421%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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