New Seaham Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths94%

94%, 32 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths29%

29%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

216 pupils on roll, with places for 266

Eligible for free school meals9.7%

9.7%, 16.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.2%

4.2%, 17.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.9%

6.9%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: newseaham.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.