Seaham High School vs Westlea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 419 m 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
Westlea Primary School
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
| Measure | Seaham High School Seaham, North East | Westlea Primary School Seaham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 185 | #272 of 811 |
| National rank | #2297 of 4,090 | #5512 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,095 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,095 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.seahamhighschool.com/ | www.westleaprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Westlea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 43.5).
- •Seaham High School is the larger school with 1,095 students compared with 247.
- •Seaham High School is a academy school while Westlea 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 Seaham High School better than Westlea Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westlea Primary School ranks higher (61.7 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 Seaham High School and Westlea Primary School?
About 419 m in a straight line, between Seaham and Seaham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Seaham High School: 1,095. Westlea Primary School: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Seaham High School and Westlea Primary School rank in North East?
Seaham High School is 101st of 185 and Westlea Primary School is 272nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).