Seaview Primary School
Seaham, SR7 8PD · County Durham · primary school
82nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 1,420 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seaview Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. Only 7.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available for children to join after the main lesson ends? How does the school manage class sizes given the current number of vacancies?
What Ofsted said about Seaview Primary School
Overview
Seaview Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a ‘nurturing environment’ where pupils feel safe and are taught high expectations through the ethos of ‘do more, know more and be more’. Leaders have successfully refined the curriculum, resulting in good progress in core subjects and a strong focus on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘calm’ behaviour and ‘positive attitudes to learning’, supported by clear routines and consistent adult modelling.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced, with a ‘sharp focus on refining English and mathematics’ leading to good progress in key stage 2.
- Reading is a priority; phonics is ‘taught well’, and children develop a ‘love of language’ from the early years.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, including bespoke support in ‘The Beacon’ learning resource base.
- Personal development is strong, with a particular emphasis on ‘healthy relationships’ and teaching the importance of consent from a young age.
Areas to improve
- Assessment systems in some foundation curriculum subjects are ‘not fully developed’, meaning gaps in knowledge are not always ‘precisely identified’.
- The school must ensure ‘clarity and precision in its approach to assessment across all curriculum subjects’ to better inform future planning and support.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the average across the 14,239 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level average, 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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