Seabridge Primary School
Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 3PJ · Staffordshire · primary school
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123rd of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.3/10 against 4,275 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seabridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join mindfulness, German, creative crafts, and chess clubs. Sports include football, cross country, netball, rounders, and badminton. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 436 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new inspection framework’s separate grading affect the school’s current improvement priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Seabridge Primary School
Overview
Seabridge Primary School has moved from a "turbulent time" to a "clear and stable path" under new leadership. The report describes a "caring school community" where pupils feel secure, behave well, and are "well prepared for secondary school." While personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," most other areas, including achievement and teaching, meet the "Expected standard."
Strengths
- The personal development programme is "highly effective," helping pupils develop a "secure sense of fairness" and maturity in discussing faiths.
- Pupils are "consistently courteous and thoughtful," with bullying being "uncommon" and dealt with quickly.
- Pastoral support is "highly responsive," helping pupils manage emotions and understand healthy relationships.
- Leaders have established a culture where "no pupil is forgotten," with high staff morale and effective governance.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with secure knowledge building in reading and mathematics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching approaches are used "consistently" across the curriculum, including in the early years.
- The school’s writing approach requires careful implementation so all pupils secure skills in "handwriting, spelling, grammar and punctuation."
- Routines to maintain pupils’ focus must be applied consistently to ensure all pupils remain engaged.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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