Seton school is situated in the small village of Staithes just off the A174 which links Teesside to Whitby. The small seaside village famous for its links with Captain James Cook, is a popular holiday resort and attracts many day visitors throughout the year.

The original school opened in 1879, however the present building was purpose built and was opened in 1985.  Since then a purpose built Foundation unit and a well equipped ICT unit have been added.

The school has approximately 90 children on roll, with 4 mixed ages classes - Foundation Unit, Class 2 - Years 1 and 2, Class 3 - Years 3 and 4 and Class 4  - Years 5 and 6.

Seton Foundation Unit prides itself in offering many forms of play to help children become confident learners in the future.

Practitioners organise the time, space and activities in the daily routine to reflect the overall combination which best supports children's well-being and learning.

Skilled adults interact with the children, selecting the approach that is best for the developmental stage of the children, and for individuals and groups, to enhance their learning - a crucial ingredient in children making good progress.


Our Aims
Our School is Special and we are guided by the following mission statement.

'At Seton school we seek a curriculum of quality. One which builds upon basic skills and promotes academic excellence for all our children.
At Seton School each child is a valued and active member of the community. Opportunities are provided for children to develop their own particular talents in a challenging, stimulating and colourful learning environment. Children's achievements will be displayed and celebrated.

At Seton School our relationships are built upon mutual trust and respect.  We work together as a team to provide an orderly and supportive atmosphere so that our children can become confident independent and caring.
At Seton School parents are always welcome. We value their involvment and the contribution they make to school life. We believe in a partnership with each parent to enhance the education and social welfare of each individual child.'

Learning through caring.