Boldon School
Community school
Boldon Colliery, NE35 9DZ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 20% in England
7 of 8 in South Tyneside
Pupils
1,043
First preferences per place
0.77
2026/27
Absence
12.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.0 | 40.4 | 37.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 37% | 24% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 31% | 24% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.47 | -0.59 | — |
43% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Red House Academy · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- St Wilfrid's RC College · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Top 41% in England
- Castle View Enterprise Academy · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 32% in England
- Jarrow School · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
- Mortimer Community College · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- Harton Academy · 2.4 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
The neighbourhood
Boldon School is in Boldon Colliery (typical home £147,500, crime high).
What is Boldon School's Ofsted rating?
Boldon School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Boldon School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Boldon School is in the bottom 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.