Schools in Seaham, North East (2025)
10 schools · 3,537 students · 5 academy, 5 local authority · median Pupils on roll 256.
Seaham, in North East, has 10 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 3,537 students. By level there are 9 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 5 academy, 5 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Seaham's schools is 256, above the North East median of 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is New Seaham Academy (95.0, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School (78.3, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham (75.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Seaham High School (1,095 students), Ribbon School (514 students), Seaham Trinity Primary School (349 students).
Ranked schools in Seaham
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 195New Seaham AcademySeaham · Academy Primary94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 278St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary SchoolSEAHAM · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 308 students
- 375St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, SeahamSeaham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 462Westlea Primary SchoolSeaham · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 247 students
- 557Ropery Walk Primary SchoolSeaham · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
- 650St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MurtonSeaham · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 127 students
- 748Ribbon SchoolSeaham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 514 students
- 844Seaham High SchoolSeaham · Academy Secondary45.8 Attainment 8 · 1,095 students
- 942Seaview Primary SchoolSeaham · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
- 1037Seaham Trinity Primary SchoolSeaham · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Seaham Academy Seaham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 95.0 Top 5% | 94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 2 | St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School SEAHAM · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.3 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 308 |
| 3 | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Seaham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.0 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 4 | Westlea Primary School Seaham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 61.7 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 247 |
| 5 | Ropery Walk Primary School Seaham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 56.9 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 219 |
| 6 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton Seaham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 49.5 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 127 |
| 7 | Ribbon School Seaham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 514 |
| 8 | Seaham High School Seaham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 43.5 Lower 50% | 45.8 Attainment 8 | 1,095 |
| 9 | Seaview Primary School Seaham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 41.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 256 |
| 10 | Seaham Trinity Primary School Seaham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 36.6 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Seaham side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Seaham?
New Seaham Academy is the highest-ranked school in Seaham with a Success Index (England) of 95.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Seaham?
Seaham has 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) educating 3,537 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Seaham?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Seaham is 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.