Hedworth Lane Primary School is a primary school in Boldon Colliery, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Hedworth Lane Primary School currently has around 288 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 26.7% 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 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9JB |
| Website: | www.hedworthlaneprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01915367262 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Tyneside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Hutchinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108686 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 288 |
| Number of Boys: | 138 |
| Number of Girls: | 150 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.20% | 257 |
| Pakistani | 2.80% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.00% | 3 |
| African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedworth Lane Primary School Hedworth Lane , NE35 9JB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedworthfield Primary School Linkway , Hedworth Estate NE32 4QF | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School St Joseph's Way , Hedworth NE32 4PJ | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow St Joseph's Way , Hedworth NE32 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fellgate Junior School Oxford Way , Fellgate Estate NE32 4XA | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedworthfield Comprehensive School Cornhill , Hedworth Estate NE32 4QD | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | - not rated | 2,740 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 | 2,410 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.