West Boldon Primary School Catchment Area
West Boldon Primary School is a community primary school in Boldon, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 259 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
259
Pupils
315
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
West Boldon Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Boldon Primary School?
The catchment area for West Boldon Primary 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 West Boldon Primary 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 →West Boldon Primary School: 315 places, 82% filled: places available
West Boldon Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 259 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 50.6% of pupils at West Boldon Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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 →
West Boldon Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hindmarch Drive, West Boldon, Boldon, NE36 0HX
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 50.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108701
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Boldon Primary 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: West Boldon Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Boldon Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Boldon Primary 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 West Boldon Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
West Boldon Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 259 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for West Boldon Primary School? ▾
Admission to West Boldon Primary 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 West Boldon Primary School cover? ▾
West Boldon Primary School is a primary school in Boldon, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Boldon Primary School? ▾
West Boldon Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.