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Seaton Valley High School
Prospect Avenue, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.2 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
627
Capacity
821
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid foundation for student achievement, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.2, placing it in the top 64% of schools nationwide. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive community sentiment.
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Last inspected: 13 January 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 17% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 64 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
My child feels safe
76%
My child makes good progress
74%
My child is happy
72%
Behaviour is good
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School keeps me informed
67%
School has high expectations
67%
Progress is communicated
65%
School supports development
63%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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55.07421, -1.52410 · NE25 0FW
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122374
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.svf.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Seaton Valley High School rated by Ofsted?
Seaton Valley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 January 2016.
Is Seaton Valley High School a good school?
Seaton Valley High School scores 24.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Seaton Valley High School?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, Seaton Valley High School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Seaton Valley High School in GCSEs?
Seaton Valley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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