Seaham High School vs Walker Riverside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seaham High School
Seaham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,095 students
Walker Riverside Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,101 students
| Measure | Seaham High School Seaham, North East | Walker Riverside Academy Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 185 | #176 of 185 |
| National rank | #2297 of 4,090 | #3908 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,095 | 1,101 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,095 | 1,101 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 70.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 35.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.2% | 21.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.9% | 47.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Seaham | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.seahamhighschool.com/ | www.wra.tynecoast.academy |
The verdict
- •Seaham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 11.8).
- •Walker Riverside Academy is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 1,095.
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 Seaham High School better than Walker Riverside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Seaham High School ranks higher (43.5 vs 11.8 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 Seaham High School and Walker Riverside Academy?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Seaham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Seaham High School: 1,095. Walker Riverside Academy: 1,101. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Seaham High School and Walker Riverside Academy rank in North East?
Seaham High School is 101st of 185 and Walker Riverside Academy is 176th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).