New Seaham Academy vs Seaview Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Seaham Academy
Seaham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
Seaview Primary School
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
256 students
| Measure | New Seaham Academy Seaham, North East | Seaview Primary School Seaham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 811 | #484 of 811 |
| National rank | #325 of 15,697 | #9818 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 216 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 46.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.2% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Seaham | Seaham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newseaham.org.uk/ | www.seaviewprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •New Seaham Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.0 vs 41.5).
- •New Seaham Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 64%).
- •New Seaham Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 7%).
- •Seaview Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 216.
- •New Seaham Academy is a academy school while Seaview Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Seaham Academy better than Seaview Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Seaham Academy ranks higher (95.0 vs 41.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are New Seaham Academy and Seaview Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Seaham and Seaham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Seaham Academy: 216. Seaview Primary School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Seaham Academy and Seaview Primary School rank in North East?
New Seaham Academy is 18th of 811 and Seaview Primary School is 484th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).