The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
29%
+21.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- NEW SEAHAM ACADEMY
- Head
- Principal Steve Bilton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Byron Terrace, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Primary · 307m away
Seaham High School
Secondary · 489m away
Westlea Primary School
Primary · 658m away
Seaview Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Seaham Trinity Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Daltons
Independent · 2.0km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is New Seaham Academy's Ofsted rating?
New Seaham Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Seaham Academy?
New Seaham Academy currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Seaham Academy take?
New Seaham Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Seaham Academy?
New Seaham Academy is in Seaham, SR7 0HX, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Seaham Academy have a sixth form?
No, New Seaham Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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