The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr John Howe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Torver Crescent, Seaburn Dene, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 8LG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Seaburn Dene Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Seaburn Dene Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Seaburn Dene Primary School?
Seaburn Dene Primary School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seaburn Dene Primary School take?
Seaburn Dene Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Seaburn Dene Primary School?
Seaburn Dene Primary School is in Sunderland, SR6 8LG, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seaburn Dene Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Seaburn Dene Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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