Seabridge Primary School

About Seabridge Primary School

Seabridge Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 109 applications for just 53 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.06, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. Of those, 50 were first-preference applications, and all 50 first-preference families were offered a place. This level of demand suggests strong word-of-mouth reputation in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The school is led by headteacher Emma Kuffour and caters for 456 pupils, which is above its stated capacity of 420. It offers nursery provision for younger children and has a non-religious character. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2021, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management. The previous graded inspection in 2012 also rated the school Good, and the ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed it remains Good.

Academically, Seabridge performs broadly in line with the local picture. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 63% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just below the Staffordshire local authority average of 65%. The school’s reading results were stronger: 87% of pupils met the expected standard, with 35% reaching the higher standard. In maths, 78% met the expected standard and 33% reached the higher standard. Average scaled scores were 107 in reading and 105 in maths. Writing was the weakest area, with 76% at expected and 17% at the higher level. Nationally, Seabridge ranks in the 50th percentile for its combined RWM expected score, placing it in the bottom half of schools nationally. Within Newcastle-under-Lyme, it ranks 22nd out of 35 primary schools, and 111th out of 308 similar schools across Staffordshire.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including playing fields, a sports hall, an ICT suite, a library, music rooms, a chapel and a Forest School area. Sports on offer include football, netball, cricket, swimming, athletics and cross country, while clubs extend to book club, art club, choir, drama and film club. For families with children who have additional needs, Seabridge provides support for a wide range of SEND categories, including specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and social, emotional and mental health needs. With its strong oversubscription and Good Ofsted rating, this is a school that suits families looking for a well-regarded community primary with nursery provision, a broad extracurricular offer and a clear track record of meeting the needs of a diverse pupil body.

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