Boldon School is a secondary school in Boldon Colliery, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Boldon School currently has around 1064 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 52.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 121 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (72%) , including 14% who stay in school sixth forms and 57% progressing to further education , while 10% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | New Road, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9DZ |
| Website: | http://boldonschool.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01915362176 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | South Tyneside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louise Pippin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 108730 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1064 |
| Number of Boys: | 554 |
| Number of Girls: | 510 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.80% | 966 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 34 |
| African | 1.30% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Boldon Primary School Hindmarch Drive , West Boldon NE36 0HX | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon CofE Primary School Don Gardens , West Boldon NE36 0QG | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Boldon Junior School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest View Primary Rembrandt Avenue , NE34 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Elliott Primary School Rembrandt Avenue , NE34 8RZ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King George V School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shields School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedworthfield Comprehensive School Cornhill , Hedworth Estate NE32 4QD | - not rated | 2,848 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Watts Academy Ramillies Road , SR5 5JA | 4out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy New Bridge Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Bridge Academy Craigshaw Road , SR5 3NF | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.