The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 376
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Miss Jenna McCaffery (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Valley View, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2HF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Seaton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Seaton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Seaton Primary School?
Seaton Primary School currently has 376 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seaton Primary School take?
Seaton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Seaton Primary School?
Seaton Primary School is in Seaton, EX12 2HF, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seaton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Seaton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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