The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% 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
14%
+6.0pp 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)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 306
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Goodwin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Dene House Road, St. Mary Magdalene RC Primary School, Dene House Road, SEAHAM, County Durham, SR7 7BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSeaham Trinity Primary School
Primary · 560m away
Ropery Walk Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Seaham Harbour Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Seaview Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Seaham High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
New Seaham Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Primary · 1.7km away
Westlea Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is in SEAHAM, SR7 7BJ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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