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Boldon School
New Road, Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear, NE35 9DZ, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.1 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,064
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.0, the school performs in the top 90% nationally, although only 43% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parental satisfaction is moderate, with 69% recommending the school, but it is important to note that the Ofsted rating is currently "Requires Improvement." The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 4% of schools, suggesting potential challenges in delivering consistent educational quality.
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Last inspected: 18 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.0 | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 43% | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 40% UK |
Parent View (86 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of subjects
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
My child feels safe
76%
My child makes good progress
74%
My child is happy
73%
Progress is communicated
72%
I'd recommend this school
69%
School has high expectations
67%
School keeps me informed
62%
Behaviour is good
61%
School supports development
59%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other3.2%
Black African1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.95043, -1.44661 · NE35 9DZ
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108730
School typeCommunity school
Websiteboldonschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Boldon School rated by Ofsted?
Boldon School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 February 2025.
Is Boldon School a good school?
Boldon School scores 4.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Boldon School?
Based on 86 Ofsted Parent View responses, Boldon School receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Boldon School in GCSEs?
Boldon School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.0. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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