Seaton Delaval First School
Community primary school in Whitley Bay (Northumberland).
Location
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Welcome to Seaton Delaval First School we believe that all children should be happy, safe and learning . We strongly believe in the child-centred approach to education focussing on individual needs and encouraging children to become active learners from a range of first-hand experiences.
All members of staff provide a rich, stimulating environment where children can confidently develop the skills, attitudes, knowledge, understanding and concepts necessary for responsible individuals and lifelong learners. We realise the importance and the need to set challenging individual targets for all pupils in order to raise their standards in all subjects and areas.
As parents and carers, you are the most important person in your child's life, therefore it is really important we work together to support each other in making this a reality. Western Avenue, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay, Northumberland NE25 0EP Mrs L Staniforth (Office Manager) Tel: 0191 2371239 Our Send Co-ordinator is Mrs M Derrick & Mrs A Brown
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 122223
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Constituency
- Cramlington and Killingworth
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Alan McGougan | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Deborah Jamieson Flynn | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Anne Owen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Erica McQuillan | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Jane Crudace | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Helen Wheatley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Alan McGOUGAN | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Leela Cardus | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lisa Staniforth | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Headteacher Oliver Flitcroft | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2010 · until 2040 |
| Ms Catherine Wilson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
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