Biddick Hall Infants' School vs Boldon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddick Hall Infants' School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
219 students
Boldon School
Boldon Colliery · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,043 students
| Measure | Biddick Hall Infants' School South Shields, North East | Boldon School Boldon Colliery, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #807 of 811 | #164 of 185 |
| National rank | #15678 of 15,697 | #3739 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 219 | 1,043 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 1,043 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 51.1% |
| Capacity filled | 121.7% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 43.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | South Shields | Boldon Colliery |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | biddickhallinfants.co.uk | boldonschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Boldon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.6 vs 2.7).
- •Boldon School is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 219.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Biddick Hall Infants' School better than Boldon School?
On the Success Index (England), Boldon School ranks higher (16.6 vs 2.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Biddick Hall Infants' School and Boldon School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between South Shields and Boldon Colliery in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddick Hall Infants' School: 219. Boldon School: 1,043. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddick Hall Infants' School and Boldon School rank in North East?
Biddick Hall Infants' School is 807th of 811 and Boldon School is 164th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).