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Sea View Primary School

South Tyneside, NE34 7TDPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#5,162
of 13,686 nationally

About Sea View Primary School

Sea View Primary School sits within the South Tyneside local authority, where it ranks 15th out of 37 primary schools — a solid mid-table position that places it ahead of more than half its peers in the area. The three top-performing schools in the same local authority are Biddick Hall Junior School, Cleadon Church of England Academy, and Forest View Primary, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Sea View’s ranking score of 67 puts it in the top 50 per cent nationally, and within the North East region it sits at 273rd out of 677 primary schools. The school is led by headteacher Joanne Weightman and serves 405 pupils, with capacity for 472. It is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 4 to 11, and also offers nursery provision. The school was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024, a rating it has held consistently across both its 2019 and 2024 inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorham Avenue North, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 7TD
HeadteacherJoanne Weightman
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils405
Free School Meals (FSM)55.9%
School Capacity405 / 472 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisRoundersNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingScience ClubArt ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sea View Primary School

Sea View Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.