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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Email (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Read more (other)
- MyChildatSchool (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Valley Gardens Middle School (82.7)
- Marden Bridge Middle School (61.3)
- Wellfield Middle School (60.9)
- Whytrig Community Middle School (52.7)
- Monkseaton Middle School (47.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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