Seaview Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Avenue Deneside Seaham County Durham SR7 8PD |
| Phone | 01915813974 |
| Reference Number | 129823 |
Seaview Primary School has maintained a good standard of education since its previous inspection, with a strong focus on inclusivity and high expectations for all pupils. The school environment is nurturing and supportive, allowing pupils to feel safe and develop positive attitudes towards their learning. Pupils receive consistent encouragement to explore their ambitions and are provided with numerous opportunities for personal and academic growth. The presence of a specialized resource base for students with special educational needs ensures tailored support for those who require it.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 269 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.42%
Girls: 47.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 2 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 3 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 4 | 21 | 19 | 40 |
| 5 | 14 | 26 | 40 |
| 6 | 31 | 24 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit ambition and enthusiasm for their future careers.
- School creates a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe.
- High-quality phonics teaching supports early reading development.
- Inclusive practices for pupils with SEND enhance learning outcomes.
- Strong emphasis on personal, social, health and economic education.
- Teachers regularly assess pupils' prior knowledge effectively.
- Positive community contributions and engagement through school activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum assessment systems are not fully developed in some subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 2.9 | ||
| Writing | 3.2 | ||
| Maths | 2.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Westlea Primary School
Winslow Crescent, Westlea Estate, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 8JU |
0.64 miles |
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Seaham Trinity Primary School
Princess Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7SP |
0.7 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Mill Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HW |
0.71 miles |
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Dene House Road, St. Mary Magdalene Rc Primary School, Dene House Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7BJ |
0.84 miles |
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New Seaham Academy
Byron Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HX |
0.85 miles |
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Ropery Walk Primary School
Ropery Walk, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7JZ |
1.1 miles |
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Seaham Harbour Nursery School
Bottleworks Road, Seaham, SR7 7NN |
1.14 miles |
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Ribbon School
Barnes Road, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9QR |
1.54 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Church Lane, Murton, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 9RD |
1.83 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
Waterworks Road, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0LW |
2.33 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
Smith Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RQ |
2.5 miles |
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Ryhope Junior School
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Ryhope Junior School, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RT |
2.73 miles |
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Ryhope Infant School Academy
Shaftesbury Avenue, Ryhope, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0RT |
2.73 miles |
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Mill Hill Nursery School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
2.94 miles |
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Mill Hill Primary School
Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ |
2.97 miles |
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South Hetton Primary
Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ |
3.19 miles |
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Tunstall Village Road, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2BB |
3.24 miles |
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Easington Colliery Primary School
Whickham Street, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3DJ |
3.27 miles |
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New Silksworth Academy Infant
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
3.28 miles |
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New Silksworth Academy Junior
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
3.28 miles |
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Seaham High School
Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH |
0.55 miles |
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Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ |
3.07 miles |
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX |
3.11 miles |
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Hope Wood Academy
Crawlaw Road, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 3LP |
3.31 miles |
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Easington Academy
Stockton Road, Easington Village, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY |
3.57 miles |
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Hopespring Sunderland
10 Sea View Road West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HA |
3.79 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL |
3.9 miles |
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Southmoor Academy
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7TF |
4.03 miles |
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Hetton Academy
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ |
4.23 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ |
4.31 miles |
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Ashbrooke School
Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA |
4.4 miles |
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Thornhill Park School
Portland Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SS |
4.41 miles |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
4.53 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH |
4.55 miles |
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Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA |
4.64 miles |
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Kepier
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BH |
4.64 miles |
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Argyle House School
19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA |
4.7 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4EN |
4.73 miles |
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JN |
4.84 miles |
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Elemore Hall School
Pittington, Elemore Hall School, Durham, DH6 1QD |
4.86 miles |