Grammar schools in Seaham
There are no grammar schools in Seaham.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 47 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any, and County Durham is not one of them, so every state secondary in Seaham admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Ripon Grammar School, about 48.6 miles away in North Yorkshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Seaham
Straight-line distance from the centre of Seaham — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Grammar School | Ripon | 48.6 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Penrith | 57.1 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 65.8 miles | Boys | Good |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Skipton | 65.9 miles | Girls | Good |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | 77.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Clitheroe | 78.2 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
Schools in Seaham
Seaham has 11 open schools. Browse all Seaham schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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