Seaton Academy
90%
Capacity
216
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Seaton Academy
Seaton Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Seaton Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Robert Barton, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
Seaton Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 59 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment, Multi-Sensory Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Seaton Academy include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Seaton Academy is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | High Seaton, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 1NP |
| Headteacher | Robert Barton |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 240 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
78
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (81% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Seaton, Workington
Cumberland, CA14 1NP
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