The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
18% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 332
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 31.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Alan Rogers (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alston Grove, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 4JS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Seaton Sluice Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Seaton Sluice Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Seaton Sluice Middle School?
Seaton Sluice Middle School currently has 332 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seaton Sluice Middle School take?
Seaton Sluice Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Seaton Sluice Middle School?
Seaton Sluice Middle School is in Whitley Bay, NE26 4JS, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seaton Sluice Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Seaton Sluice Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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