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Boldon School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (South Tyneside). It has about 1,060 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in February 2025.
Particular strengths include Finances, Environment, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attendance.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Multi-sensory impairment | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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