Boldon School vs Marden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 8.5 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
Marden High School
North Shields · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,014 students
| Measure | Boldon School Boldon Colliery, North East | Marden High School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #164 of 185 | #12 of 185 |
| National rank | #3739 of 4,090 | #535 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,043 | 1,014 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,043 | 1,014 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.1 | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24% | 59.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.1% | 85.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.04 | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Boldon Colliery | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | boldonschool.com/ | www.mardenhigh.net |
The verdict
- •Marden High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 16.6).
- •Boldon School is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 1,014.
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 Marden High School?
On the Success Index (England), Marden High School ranks higher (82.2 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 Marden High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Boldon Colliery and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boldon School: 1,043. Marden High School: 1,014. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boldon School and Marden High School rank in North East?
Boldon School is 164th of 185 and Marden High School is 12th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).