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Boldon School

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Boldon School

New Road, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9DZ

Community school
Pupils
1,064
Ages
11-16
FSM
52.0%
Attainment 8
36.8
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.0%
Basics 9-5
23.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
30.4%
EBacc APS
3.03
EBacc 9-5
9.8%
EBacc 9-4
17.6%
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About Boldon School

Boldon School is a secondary school in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.8. The school has around 1,064 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: New Road, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9DZ | More schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Boldon School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2019 — Good
  2. May 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Boldon School

What is Boldon School's Ofsted rating?
Boldon School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Boldon School's latest exam results?
Boldon School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Boldon School located?
Boldon School is a secondary school in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside (NE35 9DZ).
How many pupils attend Boldon School?
Boldon School has around 1,064 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Boldon School with other schools?
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