Seaham High School
URN: 114286 • Seaham SR7 0BH
Overview
- Name
- Seaham High School
- URN
- 114286
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geoffrey William Lumsdon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Station Road, Seaham SR7 0BH
Summary
Seaham High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Seaham, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 1,099 pupils and a capacity of 1,200. The school prides itself on creating a safe and respectful environment where every student is encouraged to be themselves. The ethos of the school is built on the core values of Kindness, Integrity, and Pride, alongside the 6R's: Resilience, Risk-Taker, Responsive, Respectful, Reflective, and Responsible.
The curriculum at Seaham High School is designed to be diverse and responsive to individual student needs, aiming to maximize their life chances. The school emphasizes high standards and expectations, providing dynamic and personalized teaching to engage students effectively. A variety of extracurricular activities are offered, fostering a sense of community and allowing students to develop friendships and skills beyond the classroom.
Recent feedback from Ofsted in September 2023 highlighted the school's commitment to fostering a culture of tolerance and respect, ensuring that students feel valued and supported. The leadership team, including the Headteacher Mr. G W Lumsdon, is dedicated to preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century, equipping them with the confidence and skills necessary for their future endeavors.
The curriculum at Seaham High School is designed to be diverse and responsive to individual student needs, aiming to maximize their life chances. The school emphasizes high standards and expectations, providing dynamic and personalized teaching to engage students effectively. A variety of extracurricular activities are offered, fostering a sense of community and allowing students to develop friendships and skills beyond the classroom.
Recent feedback from Ofsted in September 2023 highlighted the school's commitment to fostering a culture of tolerance and respect, ensuring that students feel valued and supported. The leadership team, including the Headteacher Mr. G W Lumsdon, is dedicated to preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century, equipping them with the confidence and skills necessary for their future endeavors.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- Seaham High School (52.3)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1099
- Boys
- 561
- Girls
- 538
- FSM %
- 28.70
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2020-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1099 | 561 | 538 | 1200 | 28.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1099 | 561 | 538 | 1200 | 28.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1099 | 561 | 538 | 1200 | 28.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1099 | 561 | 538 | 1200 | 28.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1099 | 561 | 538 | 1200 | 28.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1099 | 561 | 538 | 1200 | 28.70 |
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