New Seaham Academy
Byron Terrace, Seaham, SR7 0HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
New Seaham Academy is a primary school in Seaham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 1st of 9 primary schools in Seaham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 October 2022, report published 5 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 October 2022
Leaders at New Seaham Academy have a strong vision for the academic and personal development of their pupils. They are committed to giving pupils a wealth of experiences. Due to a lengthened school day, all pupils benefit from an impressive range of lessons as part of their curriculum. All pupils participate in mindfulness, forestry school, singing and an exciting range of sports, among other lessons. Pupils develop leadership skills and a deep understanding of responsibility. Older pupils organise and run extra-curricular clubs for younger children. Older pupils enjoy undertaking positions of responsibility around school. Pupils agree that bullying does not happen here. Pupils at this school understand what bullying is. They know it is not acceptable. If anyone were to be unkind, pupils believe that teachers would deal with this effectively. Pupils cooperate and play together happily. At social times, pupils enjoy chatting, drawing and reading in the playground. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour. Pupils are proud of their achievements and want to excel. They enjoy the challenges that school offers them. Strong relationships between pupils and staff are evident across the school. Children in Reception settle quickly and enjoy learning.
What the school should improve
- Some parents do not feel communication with school is effective. They do not feel that there are avenues to express any concerns they may have. Leaders should ensure that effective systems are in place for communication with parents.
- In some subjects, key knowledge is not mapped out as clearly as in other subjects. Teachers, therefore, cannot highlight this effectively and some pupils do not retain these important facts or concepts. As a result, it is more difficult for pupils to build on prior learning in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the strength seen in some curriculum areas is in place across all subject areas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
216 pupils on roll, with places for 266
Schools near New Seaham Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Westlea Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Seaview Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Seaham Trinity Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NEW SEAHAM ACADEMY
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Steve Bilton
- Phone
- 01915813046
- Address
- Byron Terrace, Seaham, SR7 0HX
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 138826
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.