Seascape Primary School
Peterlee, SR8 5NJ · County Durham · primary school
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188th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 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 — 0.0/10 against 165 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 7.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.01 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seascape Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 7.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 263 pupils against a stated capacity of 385. 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
With 7.0% meeting expected standards, what specific interventions are in place to support literacy and numeracy development? How does the school structure the day to support pupils who need additional academic assistance? What does the transition process look like for Year 6 pupils preparing for secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Seascape Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school “requires special measures” because it is “failing to provide an acceptable standard of education” and leaders are “not demonstrating the capacity to secure the necessary improvement.” Pupils do not achieve well, with attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics “well below that of pupils nationally,” and many leave without the essential knowledge needed for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.”
- Most pupils behave well, creating a school environment that feels “safe, calm, orderly and respectful.”
- Pupils are “routinely happy” and benefit from “warm, caring relationships with staff.”
- Leaders engage well with parents and external agencies to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Recent actions to improve behaviour have been effective, and bullying is rare and tackled quickly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils have their needs accurately identified so they can acquire necessary knowledge.
- Staff must embed recent curriculum changes to ensure pupils’ knowledge builds over time and gaps in understanding are addressed.
- Leaders should further develop the implementation of the new attendance system to have a sustained positive impact on attendance.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 7% |
| 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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