The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 21 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mr David Etherton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Wilkinson Way, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBowden House School
Special school · 329m away
St. John's School (Seaford)
Special school · 893m away
Cradle Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 921m away
Annecy Catholic Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Seaford Head Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Seaford Head School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Chyngton School
Primary · 1.6km away
Cuckmere House School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Seaford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Seaford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Seaford Primary School?
Seaford Primary School currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seaford Primary School take?
Seaford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Seaford Primary School?
Seaford Primary School is in Seaford, BN25 2JF, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seaford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Seaford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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