Sea View Primary School
86%
Capacity
405
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Sea View Primary School
Sea View Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 405 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sea View Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Weightman, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5162nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
Sea View Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 34 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sea View Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Netball, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Sea View Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Norham Avenue North, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 7TD |
| Headteacher | Joanne Weightman |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 405 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.9% |
| School Capacity | 405 / 472 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5162nd of 13,686
Nationally
273rd of 677
In North East
15th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Norham Avenue North, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE34 7TD
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