The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 405
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 55.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Weightman (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Norham Avenue North, Horsley Hill Community Campus, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 526m away
Harton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harton Technology College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Harton Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Tyne Coast College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Westoe Crown Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Park View School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sea View Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sea View Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sea View Primary School?
Sea View Primary School currently has 405 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sea View Primary School take?
Sea View Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sea View Primary School?
Sea View Primary School is in South Shields, NE34 7TD, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sea View Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sea View Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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