The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.2
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.60
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 141 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 627
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Head
- Mr Alan Rogers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Prospect Avenue, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Seaton Valley High School a selective school?
No. Seaton Valley High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Seaton Valley High School's Ofsted rating?
Seaton Valley High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Seaton Valley High School?
Seaton Valley High School currently has 627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seaton Valley High School take?
Seaton Valley High School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Seaton Valley High School?
Seaton Valley High School is in Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seaton Valley High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Seaton Valley High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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