Seaton Primary School Catchment Area
Seaton Primary School is a community primary school in Seaton, Devon , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 376 pupils, and a capacity of 384 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
376
Pupils
384
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Seaton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Seaton Primary School?
The catchment area for Seaton Primary School is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Seaton Primary School is set by Devon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →Seaton Primary School: 384 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Seaton Primary School has a published admission number of 384 places. 376 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 384, Devon's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Seaton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Devon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Devon Council school admissions (official) →
Seaton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Valley View, Seaton, EX12 2HF
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113108
Other Primary Schools in Seaton
If Seaton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Seaton are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Seaton Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Seaton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Seaton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Seaton Primary School is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Seaton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Seaton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 384 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Seaton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Seaton Primary School is managed by Devon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Seaton Primary School cover? ▾
Seaton Primary School is a primary school in Seaton, Devon, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Seaton Primary School? ▾
Seaton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.