Dene House Primary School vs Seascape Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 966 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dene House Primary School
Peterlee · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
303 students
Seascape Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
263 students
| Measure | Dene House Primary School Peterlee, North East | Seascape Primary School Peterlee, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #539 of 811 | #806 of 811 |
| National rank | #10826 of 15,697 | #15675 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 303 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | 72.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 7% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterlee | Peterlee |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.denehouse-pri.durham.sch.uk/ | seascapeprimary.durham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dene House Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 3.1).
- •Dene House Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 7%).
- •Dene House Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Dene House Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 263.
- •Dene House Primary School is a academy school while Seascape Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dene House Primary School better than Seascape Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dene House Primary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 3.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dene House Primary School and Seascape Primary School?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Peterlee and Peterlee in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dene House Primary School: 303. Seascape Primary School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dene House Primary School and Seascape Primary School rank in North East?
Dene House Primary School is 539th of 811 and Seascape Primary School is 806th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).