Sea View Primary School is a primary school in South Shields, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sea View Primary School currently has around 405 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 55.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Norham Avenue North, South Shields, NE34 7TD |
| Website: | http://www.seaviewprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01914274343 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Tyneside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Weightman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134230 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 405 |
| Number of Boys: | 209 |
| Number of Girls: | 196 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.40% | 358 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 8 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea View Primary School Norham Avenue North , Horsley Hill Community Campus NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheviot Junior School Norham Avenue North , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 80 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Infants' School Garth Crescent , NE34 6SU | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downhill Infants' and Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Harton House Road East , NE34 6DZ | - not rated | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 80 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.