East Boldon Junior School
Tyne & Wear, NE36 0DL · South Tyneside · primary school
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2nd of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.1/10 against 4,133 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.16 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
East Boldon Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and attend Singing Assemblies.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about East Boldon Junior School
Overview
East Boldon Junior School is described as an “inclusive and high-achieving school” where pupils “achieve very well” and are “very well-prepared for their next steps.” The report highlights “impressive” academic outcomes, particularly in reading and mathematics, alongside a “comprehensive” personal development programme that ensures pupils feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a “secure grasp of lesson content” and use “subject-specific terminology confidently,” with outcomes in core subjects typically above national averages.
- The school’s reading curriculum is a “clear strength,” carefully designed to support all pupils, including those with special educational needs, in developing fluency and confidence.
- Leaders have built an “effective programme of personal development and wellbeing,” helping pupils develop resilience, empathy, and knowledge about staying safe online.
- Staff create a “happy, purposeful atmosphere” where pupils feel safe, and the school fosters strong community spirit through initiatives like singing assemblies and career-themed ‘schools’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should improve the rigour with which they “draw together and analyse information across inclusion and behaviour” to better inform strategic actions.
- Governors should review their methods to “assure themselves of the quality of leaders’ work” so they can more robustly challenge leaders across all areas.
- Leaders do not yet have a “sufficiently detailed understanding of trends in the reporting of bullying over time,” which limits targeted strategic planning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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