Boldon School vs East Boldon Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boldon School
Boldon Colliery · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,043 students
East Boldon Junior School
Tyne & Wear · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
| Measure | Boldon School Boldon Colliery, North East | East Boldon Junior School Tyne & Wear, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #164 of 185 | #89 of 811 |
| National rank | #3739 of 4,090 | #1733 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,043 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,043 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Boldon Colliery | Tyne & Wear |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | boldonschool.com/ | www.eastboldonjuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •East Boldon Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 16.6).
- •Boldon School is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 235.
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 Boldon School better than East Boldon Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), East Boldon Junior School ranks higher (82.9 vs 16.6 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 Boldon School and East Boldon Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Boldon Colliery and Tyne & Wear in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boldon School: 1,043. East Boldon Junior School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boldon School and East Boldon Junior School rank in North East?
Boldon School is 164th of 185 and East Boldon Junior School is 89th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).