Seaton Delaval First School
Western Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, NE25 0EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Seaton Delaval First School is a primary school in Whitley Bay for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2013, report published 26 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 September 2022
This is a warm and welcoming school. Leaders make sure that pupils and staff are valued members of the school community. Staff look after pupils well. Staff take the time to listen to pupils who have any concerns. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Pupils work hard and find their lessons interesting. For example, older pupils talk about how their learning around mathematics is helping them in other subjects like science. Children in Nursery and Reception enjoy learning indoors and outdoors. Pupils enjoy practising their mathematics skills outside, counting and sorting objects from their nature collections. Leaders know where more work is needed to further develop the curriculum in some areas of the school. Leaders include a range of different experiences for pupils across the curriculum. These help pupils develop an understanding of the world beyond their local area. Pupils are respectful of staff and each other. Pupils talk about the school's values of being happy and safe, and learning. These values underpin the school's personal, social, health and citizenship programme. Pupils take part in a wide range of activities. These include theatre visits and fundraising events. These activities support the development of pupils' personal skills well. Older pupils understand the protected characteristics, such as disability. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that, if it happens, staff will help sort it quickly. Pupils who need additional help in lessons are supported well by staff.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is not delivered as well as it needs to be in a very small number of lessons. This means that some pupils are not making as much progress as they could. It is clear from leaders' actions that they are in the process of bringing about change to address this issue. Leaders need to complete their review of curriculum delivery across the school and implement their planned improvements within the identified timescale.
Pupil numbers and mix
161 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Seaton Delaval First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whytrig Middle School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 49% met the expected standard |
| Seghill First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| New Hartley First School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Holywell Village First School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Cragside CofE Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr O W Flitcroft
- Phone
- 01912371239
- Address
- Western Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, NE25 0EP
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122223
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.