Is Hedworth Lane Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 18th of 45 primary schools in South Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hedworth Lane Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at Hedworth Lane Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hedworth Lane Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Hedworth Lane Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Hedworth Lane Primary School

Hedworth Lane, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9JB

Local ranking18th of 45 primary schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 37

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 288
Boys: 143 (49%)
Girls: 147 (51%)
Capacity: 315 (92% full)
SEND: 21.5%
FSM Eligible: 27.1%
EAL: 4.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.0%
SEN Support: 20.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,389/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.2%
Asian Pakistani: 2.8%
Other: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.4%
White Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%
Asian Indian: 0.7%
Asian Other: 0.7%

89.2%

White British

2.8%

Asian Pakistani

2.1%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01915367262

chutchinson@hedworthlane.s-tyneside.sch.uk

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Hedworth Lane

Boldon Colliery, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108686
UKPRN: 10069021
Establishment No.: 2040

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