Seaton Sluice Middle School vs Seaton Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seaton Sluice Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
314 students
Seaton Valley High School
Seaton Delaval · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–18
656 students
| Measure | Seaton Sluice Middle School Whitley Bay, North East | Seaton Valley High School Seaton Delaval, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 185 | #121 of 185 |
| National rank | #3151 of 4,090 | #2730 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 314 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 32.2% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 79.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.6 |
| town | Whitley Bay | Seaton Delaval |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.svf.org.uk | www.svf.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Seaton Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 26.1).
- •Seaton Valley High School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 314.
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 Seaton Sluice Middle School better than Seaton Valley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Seaton Valley High School ranks higher (34.3 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 Seaton Sluice Middle School and Seaton Valley High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and Seaton Delaval in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Seaton Sluice Middle School: 314. Seaton Valley High School: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Seaton Sluice Middle School and Seaton Valley High School rank in North East?
Seaton Sluice Middle School is 144th of 185 and Seaton Valley High School is 121st of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).