Seaburn Dene Primary School
Sunderland, SR6 8LG · Sunderland · primary school
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23rd of 73 primary schools in Sunderland we can score, 81 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 — 7.2/10 against 4,169 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seaburn Dene Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it 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 (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Drama Group, Social Club, and Girls group, while sports options include OPAL Play and Travel Tracker.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Seaburn Dene Primary School
Overview
Seaburn Dene Primary School is described as a place typified by “order and calm” where pupils “play and learn together in harmony.” The report highlights a well-developed curriculum that places pupils’ needs at its heart, resulting in strong progress in core subjects and high-quality personal development. Overall, the school provides a supportive environment where staff are treated with respect and pupils are encouraged to “dream big, show determination and be respectful and kind.”
Strengths
- The curriculum in most subjects is “crystal clear” and “well-sequenced,” allowing staff to check knowledge acquisition and ensure “no one falls behind.”
- Pupils become “fluent and confident readers” through consistent daily phonics lessons and a high-profile reading culture.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well, accessing the same curriculum as peers with tailored support strategies.
- Behaviour is excellent, with disputes being rare and pupils responding positively to clear expectations and swift, fair interventions.
- Governors maintain “sound relationships” with parents and actively challenge leaders to ensure improvement actions are effective.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in a few foundation subjects, such as music and computing, is “not as well structured as it needs to be,” limiting pupil progress.
- The key knowledge children need to know at the end of Reception is “unspecified,” hindering their transition to Year 1.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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