East Boldon Junior School vs West Boldon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Boldon Junior School
Tyne & Wear · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
235 students
West Boldon Primary School
Boldon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
| Measure | East Boldon Junior School Tyne & Wear, North East | West Boldon Primary School Boldon, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 811 | #200 of 811 |
| National rank | #1733 of 15,697 | #3995 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 235 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 280 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 55.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tyne & Wear | Boldon |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.eastboldonjuniors.co.uk | www.west-boldon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •East Boldon Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 69.6).
- •West Boldon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 81%).
- •West Boldon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 12%).
- •West Boldon Primary School is the larger school with 280 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 East Boldon Junior School better than West Boldon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), East Boldon Junior School ranks higher (82.9 vs 69.6 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 East Boldon Junior School and West Boldon Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tyne & Wear and Boldon in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Boldon Junior School: 235. West Boldon Primary School: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Boldon Junior School and West Boldon Primary School rank in North East?
East Boldon Junior School is 89th of 811 and West Boldon Primary School is 200th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).