East Boldon Junior School, Tyne & Wear
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 Junior School excels at teaching reading, writing and maths, with pupils achieving well above national averages. The school creates an inclusive, caring community where all pupils - including those with special needs - feel valued and supported. Teachers build pupils' confidence and help them develop into articulate, accomplished learners ready for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Excellent academic outcomes, particularly in reading, writing and maths, with disadvantaged pupils closing the gap with their peers
- Strong teaching of core skills with pupils developing confidence and sophisticated understanding
- Comprehensive personal development programme including mental health support, careers education, and wellbeing initiatives
- Inclusive culture where pupils with special educational needs receive well-tailored support
- Happy, purposeful atmosphere with positive behaviour and kind relationships between staff and pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders need better understanding of bullying trends over time to plan more targeted actions
- Inclusion work requires more precise evaluation of impact to identify strengths and next steps
- Data on behaviour and inclusion should be analysed more systematically to inform strategic planning
- Governors need to use statutory responsibilities more consistently to check leaders' work and challenge them on all areas
- Some parents want clearer communication and more consistent follow-up about bullying concerns
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Golf, beach school, residential trips, breakfast club, singing assemblies, school council, secret reader initiative, mental health programme, careers education with related trips including first aid training
East Boldon Junior School is a high-achieving, inclusive school where pupils develop impressive academic outcomes and strong personal skills. The school creates a caring, stimulating environment where all pupils, including those with additional needs, thrive and feel safe.
At a Glance
10.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 87% to 95%. Maths has remained stable at around 93%. Writing has improved from 72% to 81%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.4
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
235 pupils
240 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Tyne & Wear
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Tyne & Wear
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(108)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.97803%
Overall absence
9.2827%
Persistent absence
237
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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