Best primary schools in Seaham (2026)
Seaham has 7 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is New Seaham Academy, in the top 3% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 73%, against 62% for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 3% in England |
New Seaham Academy Seaham |
87% | 94% | 29% | Good | |
2 Top 6% in England |
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham Seaham · Roman Catholic |
81% | 75% | 17% | No rating | |
3 Top 25% in England |
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Seaham · Roman Catholic |
71% | 76% | 14% | No rating | |
4 Top 29% in England |
Westlea Primary School Seaham |
71% | 77% | 9% | Good | |
5 Top 29% in England |
Seaview Primary School Seaham |
70% | 64% | 7% | Good | |
6 Top 38% in England |
Ropery Walk Primary School Seaham |
64% | 68% | 12% | No rating | |
7 Bottom 24% in England |
Seaham Trinity Primary School Seaham |
51% | 54% | 12% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Seaham?
On exam results over the last three years, New Seaham Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Seaham, in the top 3% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.