There are 13 schools in Seaham (excluding independent schools), including 10 primary schools, 1 secondary school, and none serving sixth-form education. Seaham has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Seaham under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Seaham
| Total Schools | 13 |
| Total Pupils | 4,028 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.38 |
| Median Free School Meals | 35% |
The median school in Seaham has 35% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 28th highest figure in Durham. This represents about 1,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 3 of Seaham's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Seaham is 20.38 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 10th highest ratio in Durham, and the 171st lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North East region of the UK.
Primaries
10
10% Outstanding • 70% Good
Secondaries
1
0% Outstanding • 0% Good
Most of Seaham's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 7 schools or 70% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and high - about 60% and 20% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 20% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Seaham's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Seaham Academy | 4–11 yrs | 266 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Ribbon School | 3–11 yrs | 478 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Ropery Walk Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| Seaham Trinity Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 390 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| Seaview Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
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| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham | 4–11 yrs | 210 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Seaham | 4–11 yrs | 315 | Roman Catholic | ||||
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 290 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
High |
Church of England | |
| Westlea Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 238 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
Most of Seaham's secondary schools have been rated Special Measures by Ofsted, amounting to 0 schools or 0% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham High School | 11–16 yrs | 1,200 |