The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 52% 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 269
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mr Paul Gingell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
The Avenue, Deneside, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSeaham High School
Secondary · 881m away
The Daltons
Independent · 953m away
Westlea Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Seaham Trinity Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
New Seaham Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Ropery Walk Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Seaview Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Seaview Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Seaview Primary School?
Seaview Primary School currently has 269 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seaview Primary School take?
Seaview Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Seaview Primary School?
Seaview Primary School is in Seaham, SR7 8PD, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seaview Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Seaview Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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