Seaview Primary School
The Avenue, Deneside, Seaham, SR7 8PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Seaview Primary School is a primary school in Seaham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 7th of 9 primary schools in Seaham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 3 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
From the moment pupils join Seaview Primary School they are taught the school's ethos of 'do more, know more and be more'. This captures the school's high expectations of all pupils. Through this ethos, pupils know that having ambition for their future is important. Many pupils discuss their ambitions, such as to study architecture or become a police officer. Pupils are calm as they walk around the school, and adults model expected behaviours. Staff support pupils to manage their feelings if they do become upset or have minor disagreements with each other. In classrooms, pupils are keen to contribute. The school has a nurturing environment, as a result, pupils feel safe. The school promotes inclusivity. Pupils are very accepting of the differences between them. The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly. The school has its own learning resource base for some pupils with SEND called 'The Beacon'. This is bespoke provision that enables pupils to access the curriculum, with additional staff to provide support. Pupils in The Beacon are helped to thrive. The school plans trips, educational visits and a range of experiences to broaden pupils' horizons. There are a number of visits to local museums and attractions which pupils discuss enthusiastically. Pupils contribute positively to their community, for example by taking part in beach cleans. Older pupils enjoy their roles as 'Wellbeing Warriors' and school ambassadors. Pupils are proud of their school and contribute to its positive atmosphere.
What the school should improve
- In some curriculum subjects, the school's systems for assessment are not fully developed. For some pupils, in some subjects, gaps in knowledge are not precisely identified to inform future work. The school must ensure clarity and precision in its approach to assessment across all curriculum subjects, so that it can identify gaps in pupils' knowledge, adapt curriculum plans and support all pupils to achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
256 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Seaview Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlea Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| New Seaham Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 94% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Gingell
- Phone
- 01915813974
- Address
- The Avenue, Deneside, Seaham, SR7 8PD
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 129823
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.