Seaham High School
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Seaham, SR7 0BH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 44% in England
20 of 29 in County Durham
Pupils
1,095
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
8.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 43.0 | 45.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 36% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 41% | 36% | 37% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 | -0.43 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Venerable Bede Church of England Academy · 2.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
- Southmoor Academy · 3.4 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- Farringdon Community Academy · 3.4 mi · Report card · Top 45% in England
- St Aidan's Catholic Academy · 3.7 mi · Not judged · Top 22% in England
- Thornhill Academy · 4.0 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- Easington Academy · 4.1 mi · Not judged · Top 28% in England
The neighbourhood
Seaham High School is in Seaham Northlea & Westlea (typical home £152,000, crime average).
What is Seaham High School's Ofsted rating?
Seaham High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Seaham High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Seaham High School is in the bottom 44% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.