East Boldon Infants' School, East Boldon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
163 pupils
180 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - East Boldon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for East Boldon
Admissions Demand - South Tyneside
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.43421%
Overall absence
6.83761%
Persistent absence
117
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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