Hedworth Lane Primary School
Boldon Colliery, NE35 9JB · South Tyneside · primary school
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9th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 2,810 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hedworth Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a choir and attend trips to The Big Sing, Different Voices concert, Centre for Life, and White House Farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 290 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 are working towards the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the choir?
What Ofsted said about Hedworth Lane Primary School
Overview
Hedworth Lane Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “a place of learning and caring” with “very high expectations of pupils.” The report highlights a “positive and productive” atmosphere where pupils are “happy and safe,” supported by a “strong anti-bullying culture” and consistent teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils follow three simple rules consistently, resulting in lessons that are “calm and orderly” with “very rare” disruption.
- The curriculum is taught “consistently well,” enabling pupils to “remember what they have been taught over time” and apply knowledge effectively in subjects like geography and mathematics.
- Reading is a high priority, with an “appropriate phonics programme” delivered well, ensuring pupils read with “increasing levels of accuracy and fluency.”
- Relationships between adults and pupils are strong, underpinned by respect, while governors “fulfil their statutory duties” and visit regularly.
- Pupils benefit from wide-ranging personal development opportunities, including leadership roles and cultural celebrations, having been awarded the International School Award.
Areas to improve
- The school must “embed the foundation curriculum consistently well” in subjects where new curricula are in their early stages, so pupils can “secure and deepen their knowledge and skills.”
- Teachers must “check pupils’ knowledge and understanding systematically in lessons” to identify misconceptions and ensure all pupils are fully engaged, as this is not always done currently.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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