Seaton Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Seaton Workington Cumbria CA14 1NP |
| Reference Number | 136285 |
Seaton Academy is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' overall, as it navigates challenges following a previous inadequate inspection. The school has shown some positive developments, particularly in leadership and governance, which have significantly improved. Staff and students describe the environment as supportive and welcoming, contributing to positive behaviour and attitudes among pupils. However, concerns remain regarding the quality of education, especially in the early years and certain subject areas, where pupils do not achieve their potential due to gaps in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.61%
Girls: 51.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 19 | 46 |
| 2 | 29 | 33 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Seaton Infant School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
| 23 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school fosters a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Pupils are kind, considerate, and happy in school.
- Behaviour and attitudes of pupils are good.
- There is a strong focus on reading from an early age, leading to fluency by Year 2.
- Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive and recognize the school's improvements.
- Leaders have taken decisive action to address previously identified areas of weakness.
Areas for Improvement
- The impact of the new curriculum on learning is variable across subjects.
- Not all staff have received enough support to deliver the curriculum effectively.
- Pupils have gaps in their knowledge due to the weaknesses of the previous curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
Seaton Park, Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1HA |
0.3 miles |
|
Northside Primary School
Northside Road, Northside, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1BD |
1.26 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Derwent Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2DW |
1.58 miles |
|
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
William Street, Great Clifton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1WA |
1.63 miles |
|
Ashfield Junior School
High Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4ES |
1.7 miles |
|
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
Newlands Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3JG |
1.76 miles |
|
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
Station Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UY |
1.77 miles |
|
Flimby Primary School
Rye Hill Road, Flimby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8PJ |
2.07 miles |
|
Victoria Junior School
Victoria Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RE |
2.08 miles |
|
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Islay Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3XB |
2.17 miles |
|
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Furness Road, Westfield, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3PD |
2.45 miles |
|
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Nilsson Drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5BD |
2.71 miles |
|
Grasslot Infant School
Main Road, Grasslot, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8BT |
3.28 miles |
|
Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport
Ennerdale Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8HN |
3.34 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Holden Road, Salterbeck, Harrington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5LN |
3.37 miles |
|
Ewanrigg Junior School
Ennerdale Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8HN |
3.37 miles |
|
Broughton Primary School
Moor Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0YT |
3.49 miles |
|
Ellenborough Academy
Victory Crescent, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7NE |
3.51 miles |
|
Netherton Infant School
Rydal Avenue, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7LT |
3.6 miles |
|
Beckstone Primary School
Eadie Street, Beckstone Primary School, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5PX |
3.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Workington Academy
Stainburn Road, Stainburn, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4EB |
1.51 miles |
|
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Harrington Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE |
1.8 miles |
|
Branthwaite Academy
Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4SS |
2.84 miles |
|
Energy Coast UTC
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JW |
3.25 miles |
|
Lakes College - West Cumbria
Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Business Park, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JN |
3.88 miles |
|
Netherhall School
Netherhall Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6NT |
4.09 miles |