New Seaham Academy
Seaham, SR7 0HX · County Durham · primary school
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10th of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 4,060 of them, against 9.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 94.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Seaham Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 29.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 266. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in reading? What specific trips or clubs are available for Year 6 pupils this term?
What Ofsted said about New Seaham Academy
Overview
Leaders at New Seaham Academy maintain a “strong vision” for pupils’ academic and personal development, supported by a “lengthened school day” that offers an “impressive range of lessons.” The report highlights “strong relationships between pupils and staff,” with pupils who “behave very well” and are “keen to learn.” While the curriculum is ambitious, the report notes inconsistencies in how knowledge is mapped across different subjects.
Strengths
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils learning about “diversity and healthy relationships” through spiritual, moral, social and cultural lessons.
- Early reading is “prioritised” with “strong phonics teaching,” ensuring pupils “learn the basics of reading quickly.”
- Teachers use “questioning skilfully to identify gaps in pupils’ understanding,” which are then “closed quickly.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported in lessons so they can achieve along with their peers.”
- Older pupils develop leadership skills by “organising and running extra-curricular clubs for younger children.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure “effective systems are in place for communication with parents,” as some feel it is “difficult to communicate with school.”
- Leaders should ensure that the strength seen in some curriculum areas is in place across all subject areas, as “key knowledge is not mapped out as clearly” in others.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with pupils having “trusted adults” and staff undergoing “regular training and updates” to ensure they are well informed about safeguarding issues.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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