Seaton Sluice Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Whitley Bay, serving pupils aged 9 to 13. 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.
Seaton Sluice Middle School currently has around 332 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. Around 31.3% 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 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (96.4%).
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: | Alston Grove, Whitley Bay, NE26 4JS |
| Website: | www.svf.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01912370629 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Middle deemed secondary |
| Local authority: | Northumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Alan Rogers |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 122334 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/01/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 9 - 13 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 340 |
| Number of Pupils: | 332 |
| Number of Boys: | 188 |
| Number of Girls: | 144 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 96.40% | 320 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Terrace Nursery School Fontburn Road , Seaton Delaval NE25 0BH | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Sluice First School Granville Avenue , Seaton Sluice NE26 4BX | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hartley First School New Hartley , NE25 0RD | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blyth South Beach First School Shearwater Way , South Beach Estate NE24 3PX | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holywell Village First School Holywell , Holywell Village NE25 0LN | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Valley High School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Sluice Middle School Alston Grove , Seaton Sluice NE26 4JS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytrig Middle School Prospect Avenue , NE25 0FW | 3out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Community Home Links Road , NE24 3PF | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.