The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 385
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Elisabeth Lee
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Location
Princess Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 560m away
Ropery Walk Primary School
Primary · 691m away
Seaham Harbour Nursery School
Nursery · 825m away
Seaview Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Seaham High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
Primary · 1.9km away
The Daltons
Independent · 1.9km away
New Seaham Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Seaham Trinity Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Seaham Trinity Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Seaham Trinity Primary School?
Seaham Trinity Primary School currently has 385 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Seaham Trinity Primary School take?
Seaham Trinity Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Seaham Trinity Primary School?
Seaham Trinity Primary School is in Seaham, SR7 7SP, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Seaham Trinity Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Seaham Trinity Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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