Boldon School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Boldon School
Address: New Road
Town/City: Boldon Colliery
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE35 9DZ
Telephone Number: 01915 362176
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Louise Pippin
Capacity: 1100
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1043 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 51.1%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 108730
DfE Number: 393/4019
UKPRN: 10014889
UPRN: 103006191
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: South Tyneside (E08000023)
Constituency: Jarrow and Gateshead East (E14001307)
Electoral Ward: Boldon Colliery (E05016265)

Easting & Northing: 435542E, 561893N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 57' 3.83" N 1° 26' 47.25" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXH23+CC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Miss Joanne Bell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 March 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Mr Daniel Crooks - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Mrs Stephanie Graham - Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 May 2027.
  • Ms Janet Green - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Ms Nikita Kirk - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Mrs Clare Knight - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 June 2030.
  • Mr David Lightfoot - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Mrs Louise Pippin - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 March 2028.
  • Mr Lee Robertson - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Ms Tina Roche - Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 June 2030.
  • Mr John Rumney - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 July 2030.
  • Councillor Alison Strike - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2026.