Ropery Walk Primary School vs Seaham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ropery Walk Primary School
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
Seaham High School
Seaham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,095 students
| Measure | Ropery Walk Primary School Seaham, North East | Seaham High School Seaham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #331 of 811 | #101 of 185 |
| National rank | #6490 of 15,697 | #2297 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 219 | 1,095 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 1,095 |
| Free school meals | 32.9% | 42% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Seaham | Seaham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.roperywalk.org.uk | www.seahamhighschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ropery Walk Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 43.5).
- •Seaham High School is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 219.
- •Ropery Walk Primary School is a local authority school while Seaham High School is a academy 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 Ropery Walk Primary School better than Seaham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ropery Walk Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 43.5 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 Ropery Walk Primary School and Seaham High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Seaham and Seaham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ropery Walk Primary School: 219. Seaham High School: 1,095. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ropery Walk Primary School and Seaham High School rank in North East?
Ropery Walk Primary School is 331st of 811 and Seaham High School is 101st of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).