Seaview Primary School Catchment Area
Seaview Primary School is a community primary school in Seaham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 269 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
269
Pupils
315
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Seaview Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Seaview Primary School?
The catchment area for Seaview Primary School is the geographic zone County Durham 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. County Durham 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 Seaview Primary School is set by County Durham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Seaview Primary School: 315 places, 85% filled: places available
Seaview Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 269 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51.8% of pupils at Seaview Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Seaham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
County Durham 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. County Durham Council school admissions (official) →
Seaview Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- The Avenue, Deneside, Seaham, SR7 8PD
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 51.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 129823
Other Primary Schools in Seaham
If Seaview Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Seaham are the next closest alternatives.
Ropery Walk Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR7 7JZ
Westlea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR7 8JU
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SR7 9RD
Seaham Trinity Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR7 7SP
Ribbon School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SR7 9QR
New Seaham Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SR7 0HX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Seaview 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: Seaview Primary School
What is the catchment area for Seaview Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Seaview Primary School is the geographic zone County Durham 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. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Seaview Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Seaview Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 269 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Seaview Primary School? ▾
Admission to Seaview Primary School is managed by County Durham. 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 Seaview Primary School cover? ▾
Seaview Primary School is a primary school in Seaham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Seaview Primary School? ▾
Seaview Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.