Seaham High School
URN: 147711 • Seaham SR7 0BH
Overview
- Name
- Seaham High School
- URN
- 147711
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geoffrey Lumsdon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915161600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Seaham SR7 0BH
Summary
Seaham High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Seaham, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 1,123 pupils and a capacity of 1,200. The school has a strong commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment, as highlighted in its recent OFSTED report from September 2023, which praised the school for promoting tolerance and respect among students. The ethos of the school revolves around the belief that "every child really matters," ensuring that all students feel valued and supported.
The curriculum at Seaham High School is designed to be diverse and responsive to the individual needs of students. It aims to engage learners through dynamic and personalised teaching methods, providing rich and experiential learning opportunities. The school encourages high standards and expectations, preparing students to face the challenges of the twenty-first century with confidence and resilience.
Community and support are central to the school's philosophy, with a focus on building positive relationships between staff and students. The student body is actively involved in school life, with opportunities for participation in various clubs and activities that foster friendships and personal growth. Seaham High School strives to equip its students with the skills and mindset needed for future success.
The curriculum at Seaham High School is designed to be diverse and responsive to the individual needs of students. It aims to engage learners through dynamic and personalised teaching methods, providing rich and experiential learning opportunities. The school encourages high standards and expectations, preparing students to face the challenges of the twenty-first century with confidence and resilience.
Community and support are central to the school's philosophy, with a focus on building positive relationships between staff and students. The student body is actively involved in school life, with opportunities for participation in various clubs and activities that foster friendships and personal growth. Seaham High School strives to equip its students with the skills and mindset needed for future success.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governor Portal (governance)
- SEND information report (sen)
- Tonight we throw open the doors and invite primary school pupils and their families to our Year 6 Open Evening, when we aim to show why Seaham High School is the number one destination for secondary education.The evening starts at 5.30, but visitors are w (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Seaham High School (63.0)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1123
- Boys
- 561
- Girls
- 562
- FSM %
- 41.80
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1123 | 561 | 562 | 1200 | 41.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1122 | 567 | 555 | 1200 | 40.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1137 | 584 | 553 | 1200 | 35.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1137 | 584 | 553 | 1200 | 35.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1145 | 583 | 562 | 1200 | 31.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1200 |
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