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Seaton Sluice Middle School

Alston Grove, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, NE26 4JS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
46%
KS2 expected
Middle deemed secondary
Phase
9–13
Ages
332
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Seaton Sluice Middle School

Seaton Sluice Middle School is a community school in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 332 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Northumberland →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Age Range
Ages 9–13
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
332 / 340 (98%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

32.2%
Free school meals
0.6%
EAL
4.5%
SEN support
20.5%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

7.5%
Overall absence
19.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

18.93
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
17.7
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
3.96
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -4.5 vs 2023/24
£49,695
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,076 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3.2
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,183
Spend per pupil
£6,649
Income per pupil
54%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Alston Grove, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, NE26 4JS
Phone
01912370629
Executive Headteacher
Alan Rogers

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant (Band 4)
PermanentPart time£27,274 - £29,071 (FTE) · · Band 4: Scale Points 7 to 11 £27,274 to £29,071 (£18,689 to £19,921 pro-rata)
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Seaton Sluice Middle School?
Seaton Sluice Middle School is a community school in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 9–13.
How many pupils does Seaton Sluice Middle School have?
Seaton Sluice Middle School has 332 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Seaton Sluice Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
46% of pupils at Seaton Sluice Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Seaton Sluice Middle School?
Seaton Sluice Middle School is located at Alston Grove, Whitley Bay, Northumberland, NE26 4JS.

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