Seaton Sluice Middle School
Alston Grove, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Seaton Sluice Middle School is a middle school in Whitley Bay for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 5th of 7 primary schools in Whitley Bay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2013, report published 7 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils at Seaton Sluice Middle School are proud of their school community. They say that everyone is welcome and that teachers will always help them do their best. Inspectors agree. Pupils are polite and confident when speaking to staff, visitors and each another. They are keen to make the most of their time at school. A wide range of enrichment opportunities helps pupils to flourish. These include a Korean club, food champions, an active LGBTQ+ support network and a gymnastics group. Bullying at the school is rare. If pupils are unkind in their words or actions, staff deal with this immediately. Pupils tell an adult if something is worrying them. The school counsellor provides additional support for vulnerable pupils. This helps pupils to become confident and resilient young adults. The school's approach to promoting and supporting the mental health and well-being of pupils and staff is a strength of the school. Pupils display excellent behaviour in lessons and at social times. Incidents of poor behaviour do occur occasionally but are addressed immediately. Pupils who struggle to meet the school's high expectations are supported well. External speakers, small-group work and other interventions are used to help pupils get back on track. Leaders are inclusive and determined that every pupil can succeed at the school.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils' knowledge of other faiths and cultures is weak. This is because this aspect of the SMSC curriculum is underdeveloped. As a result, pupils are not as well prepared for life in modern Britain as they might be. Leaders should review their approach to teaching world religions and closely monitor the impact of this work on pupils' understanding of other faiths and cultures.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
83 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
314 pupils on roll, with places for 340
Schools near Seaton Sluice Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Sluice First School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| New Hartley First School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Holywell Village First School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Whytrig Middle School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 49% met the expected standard |
| Seaton Delaval First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Alan Rogers
- Phone
- 01912370629
- Address
- Alston Grove, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4JS
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122334
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.