North Lane, East Boldon, Tyne and Wear NE36 0DL
10 reasons to choose East Boldon Junior School
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East Boldon Junior School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 68. It is one of the best state primary schools in East Boldon and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
School fundamentals
East Boldon Junior School is a state junior school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 7 and 11 years. It is a community school. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2022) inspection.
Average class size
East Boldon Junior School has two classes per year, and an average class size of 29 pupils.
Exam results and leavers' destinations
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that East Boldon Junior School ranks in the top 31% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress scores have been variable around the national average, possibly reflecting different cohorts’ ability profiles. Almost all pupils transfer to Whitburn C of E Academy at the end of Year 6.
The East Boldon Junior School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is topic-based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 5.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at East Boldon Junior School
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at East Boldon Junior School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
School hours are from 8.50am to 3.30pm though before and after school clubs may extend the day.
Find another school near East Boldon Junior School
Argyle House Prep School (5.2 miles); Newcastle Preparatory School (9.2 miles); RGS Junior School (9.3 miles).
Cleadon Church of England Academy (1.8 miles); Redby Academy (2.6 miles); Sea View Primary School (3 miles).
Argyle House Senior School (5.2 miles); Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (9.3 miles); Dame Allan’s Senior School (10.1 miles).
St Wilfrid’s RC College (3.1 miles); Harton Technology College (3.5 miles); Whitburn Church of England Academy (3.9 miles).