Is Seaburn Dene Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 October 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 26th of 80 primary schools in Sunderland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Seaburn Dene Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at Seaburn Dene Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Seaburn Dene Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Seaburn Dene Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Seaburn Dene Primary School

Torver Crescent, Seaburn Dene, Sunderland, SR6 8LG

Local ranking26th of 80 primary schools in Sunderland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 October 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 92.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 88.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 220
Boys: 108 (50%)
Girls: 110 (50%)
Capacity: 240 (91% full)
SEND: 21.8%
FSM Eligible: 11.2%
EAL: 5.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 19.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,225/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.2%
Other: 2.3%
White Other: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.9%

91.8%

White British

3.2%

Mixed White & Asian

2.3%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01915634100

admin@seaburndeneprimary.co.uk

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Torver Crescent

Sunderland, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108786
UKPRN: 10077169
Establishment No.: 2092

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