Open State Primary Mixed

West Boldon Primary School

Hindmarch Drive, Boldon, NE36 0HX
259 Pupils
315 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
50.60% FSM %
150 Boys
109 Girls
About West Boldon Primary School

West Boldon Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in South Tyneside, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 259 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Linsey Garr.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with South Tyneside or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency Jarrow and Gateshead East
Ward Boldon Colliery
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069019
URN 108701
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sara-Joy Brown Chair of Governors 24/06/2022 23/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sharon Ridley Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 20/03/2024 19/03/2028 N/A
Mrs Linsey Garr Governor 29/10/2018 28/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Hay Governor 10/04/2025 09/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen McCormack Governor 30/09/2022 29/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Leah Newman Governor 02/05/2025 01/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Simon Oliver Governor 30/09/2022 29/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Dionne Steadman Governor 24/05/2024 23/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Graeme Stobbs Governor 09/10/2024 08/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rebecca Swales Governor 20/03/2024 19/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Neale Thompson Governor 02/07/2025 01/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
West Boldon Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Boldon, South Tyneside.
West Boldon Primary School has 259 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
West Boldon Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at West Boldon Primary School is Mrs Linsey Garr.
West Boldon Primary School is at Hindmarch Drive, West Boldon, Boldon, NE36 0HX, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at West Boldon Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
West Boldon Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Linsey Garr
Hindmarch Drive, West Boldon, Boldon, NE36 0HX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108701
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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