New Hartley First School vs Seaton Sluice Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hartley First School
Whitley Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
165 students
Seaton Sluice Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
314 students
| Measure | New Hartley First School Whitley Bay, North East | Seaton Sluice Middle School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #210 of 811 | #144 of 185 |
| National rank | #4159 of 15,697 | #3151 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 165 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Whitley Bay | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newhartley.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.svf.org.uk |
The verdict
- •New Hartley First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 26.1).
- •Seaton Sluice Middle School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 165.
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 New Hartley First School better than Seaton Sluice Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), New Hartley First School ranks higher (68.6 vs 26.1 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 New Hartley First School and Seaton Sluice Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Hartley First School: 165. Seaton Sluice Middle School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Hartley First School and Seaton Sluice Middle School rank in North East?
New Hartley First School is 210th of 811 and Seaton Sluice Middle School is 144th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).