Seaton Sluice Middle School is a mainstream middle school in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, for children and young people aged 9 to 13. In January 2026, 66 of its 314 pupils (21%) were getting SEN support and 21 (6.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 9–13
- 314 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Northumberland.
21% get SEN support
66 of 314 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
6.7% have an EHC plan
21 of 314 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health32
- Speech, language and communication19
- Moderate learning difficulty12
- Autism9
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream middle school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 314 (places for 340)
- Headteacher
- Mr Alan Rogers (Executive Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 32.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Northumberland
- School reference (URN)
- 122334
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Northumberland council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2013; school remains Good (July 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, July 2023).
Contact and getting there
Alston Grove, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4JS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Seaton Sluice First School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–9 1.0 mile
- Seaton Valley High School Mainstream + base · Ages 13–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
- Gilbert Ward Academy Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 2.6 miles
- The Dales School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 3.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- New Hartley First School Primary · Ages 3–9 · SEN support 17.6%, EHC plans 2.4% 1.3 miles
- Holywell Village First School Primary · Ages 3–9 · SEN support 13%, EHC plans 3.1% 1.7 miles
- Whytrig Middle School Middle · Ages 9–13 · SEN support 19.1%, EHC plans 7.9% 1.7 miles
All mainstream schools in Northumberland SEND schools in Northumberland
Questions about Seaton Sluice Middle School
How many pupils at Seaton Sluice Middle School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 66 of the 314 pupils (21%) were getting SEN support and 21 (6.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Seaton Sluice Middle School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (32 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (19 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (12 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Seaton Sluice Middle School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Seaton Sluice Middle School?
Through Northumberland council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Seaton Sluice Middle School?
You can ask for Seaton Sluice Middle School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Seaton Sluice Middle School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Seaton Sluice First School, about 1.0 mile away.
Where is Seaton Sluice Middle School?
Alston Grove, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4JS, in Northumberland.
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