Boldon School vs West Boldon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 421 m 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
West Boldon Primary School
Boldon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
| Measure | Boldon School Boldon Colliery, North East | West Boldon Primary School Boldon, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 185 | #200 of 811 |
| National rank | #3739 of 4,090 | #3995 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,043 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,043 | 280 |
| Free school meals | 51.1% | 55.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Boldon |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | boldonschool.com/ | www.west-boldon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Boldon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.6 vs 16.6).
- •Boldon School is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 280.
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 West Boldon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Boldon Primary School ranks higher (69.6 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 West Boldon Primary School?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Boldon Colliery and Boldon in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boldon School: 1,043. West Boldon Primary School: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boldon School and West Boldon Primary School rank in North East?
Boldon School is 164th of 185 and West Boldon Primary School is 200th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).