Seaton Sluice Middle School

URN: 122334 • Whitley Bay NE26 4JS

Overview

Name
Seaton Sluice Middle School
URN
122334
Type
Community school
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
J Barnes (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01912370629
Website
Visit
Address
Alston Grove, Whitley Bay NE26 4JS

Summary

Seaton Sluice Middle School, part of the Seaton Valley Federation, is a community school located in Whitley Bay, Northumberland. With a current enrolment of 332 pupils and a capacity of 340, the school offers a mixed-gender environment for students in Years 5 to 8. The school aims to provide a safe, happy, and successful educational experience, fostering a positive learning atmosphere where every student can achieve their potential.

The Executive Headteacher, John Barnes, emphasizes the importance of parental support in enhancing the educational journey. The school encourages open communication with families through the MyChildatSchool platform, which allows for efficient updates, payments, and interaction between parents and staff. This initiative reflects the school’s commitment to keeping parents informed and engaged in their child's education.

Seaton Sluice Middle School welcomes applications for Year 5 and Year 7, providing a smooth transition for students from first schools and primary schools. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and aims to deliver outstanding educational experiences for all its students.

Key details

LA
Northumberland
Age range
9 - 13
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
340
Pupils
332
Boys
188
Girls
144
FSM %
31.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 332 188 144 340 31.30
2024-09-11 307 169 138 340 30.30
2023-09-11 310 177 133 340 23.50
2022-09-11 310 177 133 340 23.50
2021-09-11 319 172 147 340 22.90
2020-09-11 336 186 150 340 19.30

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