Seaton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Valley View Seaton Devon EX12 2HF |
| Phone | 0129720922 |
| Reference Number | 113108 |
Seaton Primary School has been evaluated as good overall, transitioning from its previous outstanding status 12 years ago. The report highlights the school as a positive environment where pupils feel safe and motivated to learn. The curriculum is ambitious, and there are strong relationships between staff and students, which contribute to effective learning. However, there are identified areas for improvement, particularly concerning the precision of knowledge in a minority of subjects, which has resulted in some gaps in pupils' understanding. The school has successfully adapted its approach to teaching and assessment in response to recent challenges and is committed to ensuring all students succeed, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 376 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.13%
Girls: 47.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 18 | 42 |
| 2 | 23 | 32 | 55 |
| 3 | 27 | 28 | 55 |
| 4 | 39 | 18 | 57 |
| 5 | 22 | 24 | 46 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.2% |
| Indian | 6.9% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Ambitious curriculum that supports learning
- High expectations for pupil success
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Positive behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Engaging extracurricular opportunities that promote personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient precision in the identified knowledge for a minority of subjects
- Assessment methods do not fully match the intended curriculum in some areas
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.9 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | 3.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Beer Church of England Primary School
Mare Lane, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3NB |
1.55 miles |
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Colyton Primary Academy
The Butts, West Street, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6NU |
1.88 miles |
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Musbury Primary School
Church Hill, Musbury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 8BB |
3.03 miles |
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Branscombe Church of England Primary School
Branscombe, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3DA |
3.26 miles |
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Shute Community Primary School
Haddon Road, Shute, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7QR |
4.17 miles |
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Kilmington Primary School
Whitford Road, Kilmington, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7RG |
4.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Colyton Grammar School
Whitwell Lane, Colyford, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN |
1.05 miles |