Seaton Valley High SchoolProspect Avenue , Seaton Delaval

Located in Seaton Delaval, Seaton Valley High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Seaton Valley High School currently has around 627 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.5% boys and 55.5% girls. Around 32.9% 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 11.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 3 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93%).

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.

Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 55% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .