East Boldon Infants' School, East Boldon

Ofsted's report card from its 12 May 2026 inspection grades East Boldon Infants' School on 7 areas: 7 strong standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Strong standard. "All staff have high expectations of all pupils."

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Pupils attend school very well."

Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Leaders make precise decisions regarding the curriculum."

Early years - Strong standard. "The school's early years provides a strong start for children."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Pupils at East Boldon Infants' School thrive under the staff's nurturing, inclusive approach."

Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "All staff are committed to doing the best for every single pupil at this school."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Pupils' actions embody the school's values."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas. They should seek continued improvement, overcoming barriers and challenges, in order to drive a transformational impact for all pupils".

In its own words: "At East Boldon Infant School we pride ourselves on providing children with a happy, safe, stimulating environment in which they can learn, develop and achieve. We aim to provide a warm and supportive ethos where staff, children, governors and the whole school community work together to ensure all feel happy, safe and cared for."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are extremely proud of our school. As our school motto says “Together everyone achieves more” and we truly believe that. We work together in partnership with parents, governors and our school community to provide the best opportunities and experiences for our children across their three years with us to achieve their best outcomes."

For September 2026 entry, 49 families put East Boldon Infants' School as their first choice and 94 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to East Boldon Infants' School are East Boldon Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 95% reading, 93% maths); West Boldon Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Forest View Primary (0.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 82% maths); and Cleadon Church of England Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths).

73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about East Boldon Infants' School (as of September 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (99%).

11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 19 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is East Boldon (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Front Street (e-bound), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood East Boldon Infants' School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 84 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in South Tyneside (182).

East Boldon Infants' School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to East Boldon Infants' School are Boldon School (0.7 miles) and Red House Academy (1.1 miles).