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Boldon School
- Secondary
- South Tyneside NE35 9DZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making strong progress in most subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and feel safe, reducing older pupils' exclusions
Qualifications and Training: New headteacher and deputy headteacher appointed, governors recruited
Current Educational Practices: Quality of teaching is improving, especially in science, geography, French
Strengths and Challenges: Strong progress for disadvantaged and SEND pupils due to extra help
Opportunities for Involvement: School provides a good range of events for local people
Communication: Consults parents and carers, refers cases to social care or police when necessary
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents feel the school is doing a good job
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders pursue cases doggedly until resolved
Actions for Quality Improvement: New plans to enhance curriculum and enter pupils for suitable exams
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff do not accept bullying, manage it effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Excellent help for vulnerable pupils, curriculum includes safety lessons
Extracurricular Offerings: Many after-school clubs enjoyed by pupils
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy trips to other countries and local places of interest
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND do well due to extra help
Subjects Offered: Emphasis on English Baccalaureate, enhancing history and modern foreign languages
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Boldon School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1056 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every student at Boldon School is expected to achieve success and be academically and socially ready for life as a young adult. Our goal is to inspire all students to seize the opportunities provided by the school to realise their full potential in all facets of school life鈥攁cademic, social, physical, and personal鈥攕o that they are prepared to contribute positively to a democratic society and to confidently move on to the next level of education, training, or career as young adults of responsibility and judgement.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B
|
B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | - | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 63% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 25.83% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 25.33% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8.17% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 13.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 2.67 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 81% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 72.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 44.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 16.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.08% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 27.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 43.31% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 17.31% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 12.46% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 2.58 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 88.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 116 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 47.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 16.85% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 18.08% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.31% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 5 | 21.92% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 15 | 37.54% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 15.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 6.62% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 1 | 10.38% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.24 | 2.39 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 106 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 78.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 48.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.46% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 5.77% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 9 | 26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 8 | 41.54% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 16.15% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 7 | 7.54% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 6 | 11.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 2.56 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 76.92% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 64% | 62.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 43.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 19.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 21% | 5.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 42.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 22.92% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.83% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 11.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 81.73% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 109 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 65.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 43.64% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 19.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.73% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.55% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Boldon School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1