Staithes, Seton Community Primary School, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

In its own words: "Our vision is for all of our children to have the ambition, knowledge, skills and confidence they will need to succeed, now and in the future, in our rapidly changing world. The key principles which inform our vision and guide everything we do are: We believe that ambition is the key to successful futures."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is a lively, happy and exciting place to learn for around 80 pupils who are taught across 4 classes. We are proud to call ourselves a `Learning Community' where everyone, including staff and governors, recognise and embrace our role as learners."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 50% of Year 6 pupils at Staithes, Seton Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in North Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Staithes, Seton Community Primary School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Staithes, Seton Community Primary School are Oakridge Community Primary School (1.1 miles, 67% reading, 67% maths); Hummersea Primary School (4.1 miles, Outstanding, 53% reading, 70% maths); Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (4.1 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 91% maths); and Handale Primary School (4.2 miles, 93% reading, 86% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Staithes, Seton Community Primary School.

1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 7 pupils (12.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Staithes, Seton Community Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Staithes, Seton Community Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Captain Cooks Close (e-bound), 320 metres away.

In 2024/25, Staithes, Seton Community Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 9.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.