Seaham High School
Station Road, Seaham, SR7 0BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Seaham High School is a secondary school in Seaham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 17th of 30 secondary schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 28 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
Pupils told inspectors that Seaham High School is a safe place for them to learn. This school is a place where pupils can be themselves and where tolerance and respect are understood by the pupils who attend. Pupils have a trusted adult in school and value the pastoral support and guidance that they receive. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils know that there is somebody to talk to if they have a problem. The vast majority of pupils said that bullying is rare and that, if reported, it would be dealt with. Teachers have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and many pupils rise to these expectations. Form teachers collect their classes from outside each day and ensure that they are ready to learn. Some pupils need more support than others to reach expected behaviour standards. Leaders ensure that these pupils are closely monitored, and they respond swiftly to any incidents. Leaders provide many opportunities for pupils to develop their interests and talents. Rehearsals for the school musical were in full swing during the inspection. There is a great sense of pride from the pupils involved in this. Pupils are also proud to be school ambassadors. Pupils who are ambassadors feel that leaders listen to them.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not fully developed the range of support that is required to help some pupils catch up with their reading. This includes older pupils who are weaker readers. Leaders should continue to widen and develop the range of support that they offer to pupils who are struggling to read. This is so that they can catch up quickly with their peers.
- Where the sequencing of the curriculum is not as fully developed, pupils' understanding of key concepts is less secure and pupils struggle to build on their knowledge over time. Where curriculum practice is variable, leaders should continue to work with, and develop, those staff to ensure a more consistent approach. This is so that staff can ensure that pupils' grasp and recall of key knowledge and concepts are secure before moving on to new or more complex ideas.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
219 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,095 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near Seaham High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| Hopespring Sunderland | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Farringdon Community Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 44.6 |
| Southmoor Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.0 |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 51.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Geoffrey Lumsdon
- Phone
- 01915161600
- Address
- Station Road, Seaham, SR7 0BH
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 147711
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.