Boldon School vs Forest View Primary
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.
Boldon School
Boldon Colliery · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,043 students
Forest View Primary
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Boldon School Boldon Colliery, North East | Forest View Primary South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 185 | #339 of 811 |
| National rank | #3739 of 4,090 | #6813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,043 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,043 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 67.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | boldonschool.com/ | www.forestview.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Forest View Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 16.6).
- •Boldon School is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 213.
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 Forest View Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Forest View Primary ranks higher (55.4 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 Forest View Primary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Boldon Colliery and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boldon School: 1,043. Forest View Primary: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boldon School and Forest View Primary rank in North East?
Boldon School is 164th of 185 and Forest View Primary is 339th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).