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Seaham High School
Station Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 0BH, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.9 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,123
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.8 | Bottom 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.0%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.84013, -1.36448 · SR7 0BH
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN147711
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.seahamhighschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Seaham High School rated by Ofsted?
Seaham High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is Seaham High School a good school?
Seaham High School scores 42.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Seaham High School in GCSEs?
Seaham High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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