East Boldon Infants' School
Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 0SWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
East Boldon Infants' School is a primary school in East Boldon for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 12 May 2026, report published 17 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 May 2026
Pupils love being part of this school community. They are happy, polite and delightfully curious. Across all year groups, pupils bring an infectious enthusiasm and a positive attitude to every part of the school day. Pupils thrive here because staff have built a culture of care and praise. Pupils love receiving positive accolades and points. They enjoy the recognition they earn throughout the day. Within pupils' short time at the school, they achieve great things. They make strong progress across the curriculum, which prepares them thoroughly for their next educational steps in Year 3. From the start of the Reception Year, children are excited by their learning and the activities available to them. Across the school, pupils talk about their learning in a way that reflects their enjoyment and thirst for learning. Pupils love talking about the books they read and the new vocabulary they learn. Staff quickly identify specific barriers to pupils' learning. The school is committed to reducing these barriers so that every pupil succeeds. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well understood. Staff know their needs well and ensure that they are supported academically and socially. Bullying does not happen here. Pupils treat each other with kindness. This is a value that defines the life of the school. They enjoy attending, knowing that they are a valued part of the school. Pupils are safe at East Boldon Infants' School. They know how to look after themselves in the community and when using the internet.
What the school should improve
- Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas. They should seek continued improvement, overcoming barriers and challenges, in order to drive a transformational impact for all pupils.
Pupil numbers and mix
163 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near East Boldon Infants' School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Boldon Junior School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| West Boldon Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 82% met the expected standard |
| Forest View Primary | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Cleadon Church of England Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss L Holt
- Phone
- 01915367292
- Address
- Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 0SW
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- URN
- 108688
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.