East Boldon Infants' School Catchment Area
East Boldon Infants' School is a community primary school in East Boldon, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 5-7, with 153 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-7
Age range
153
Pupils
180
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
East Boldon Infants' School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for East Boldon Infants' School?
The catchment area for East Boldon Infants' School is the geographic zone South Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for East Boldon Infants' School is set by South Tyneside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by South Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →East Boldon Infants' School: 180 places, 85% filled: places available
East Boldon Infants' School has a published admission number of 180 places. 153 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of East Boldon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
South Tyneside publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find South Tyneside school admissions →
East Boldon Infants' School: School Information
- Full address
- Front Street, East Boldon, NE36 0SW
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-7 years
- Free school meals
- 11.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108688
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to East Boldon Infants' School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: East Boldon Infants' School
What is the catchment area for East Boldon Infants' School? ▾
The catchment area for East Boldon Infants' School is the geographic zone South Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is East Boldon Infants' School oversubscribed? ▾
East Boldon Infants' School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 153 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for East Boldon Infants' School? ▾
Admission to East Boldon Infants' School is managed by South Tyneside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does East Boldon Infants' School cover? ▾
East Boldon Infants' School is a primary school in East Boldon, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 5-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for East Boldon Infants' School? ▾
East Boldon Infants' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.