Seaford Primary School
Seaford, BN25 2JF · East Sussex · primary school
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71st of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 5.9/10 nationally. 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seaford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in May 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join book, coding, eco, environmental, and SAMBA clubs, alongside sports such as basketball, football, gymnastics, handball, karate, multi sports, and yoga. Arts and music options include choir, dance, and orchestra. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 393 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the coding and eco clubs? How does the new inspection framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Seaford Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have successfully strengthened the curriculum and teaching to raise the quality of education. Pupils experience a "welcoming and calm school" where they feel valued, with behaviour described as "calm, positive and respectful." The inspection confirms that the school is fulfilling the expected standard of education and care.
Strengths
- Disadvantaged pupils "achieve particularly well" because leaders identify barriers and provide effective support.
- Attendance is improving, with rates of persistent absence falling due to "effective action" by leaders.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and reflects important themes such as social justice, diversity and belonging.
- Staff are well prepared, with training that builds their confidence and subject knowledge.
- Pupils develop a secure understanding of respect, tolerance and empathy, and bullying is "very rare".
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure recent curriculum and teaching improvements are "fully embedded and implemented consistently" across all classes.
- Planned adaptations and support strategies for pupils with additional needs should be implemented consistently so provision matches needs in all classes.
- Governors should ensure they have a clear understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development, informed by reliable data.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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