The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 7% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 72% 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
7%
-55.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
94
-11.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 267
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 72.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mr David Christie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Ellison Road, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 5NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDene Community School
Secondary · 882m away
Dene Academy
Secondary · 882m away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 945m away
Dene House Primary School
Primary · 966m away
Cotsford Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Yohden Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Acre Rigg Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Seascape Primary School?
Seascape Primary School currently has 267 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seascape Primary School take?
Seascape Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Seascape Primary School?
Seascape Primary School is in Peterlee, SR8 5NJ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seascape Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Seascape Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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