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Seaham High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Seaham High School
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Seaham High School
- Secondary
- Seaham SR7 0BH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Improvements to curriculum and teaching in core and EBacc subjects have led to pupils knowing more and remembering more.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Teachers have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and many pupils rise to these expectations.
Strengths and Challenges: Outcomes in creative arts GCSEs and vocational qualifications are higher than in core and EBacc subjects.
Communication: Leaders communicate with parents to share exactly what support is in place for pupils with SEND and why.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have provided support for some pupils who are behind in their reading skills.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The vast majority of pupils said that bullying is rare and that, if reported, it would be dealt with.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rehearsals for the school musical were in full swing during the inspection.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders have responded well to increased numbers of pupils with SEND; staff support in lessons is effective.
Subjects Offered: Alongside GCSEs, pupils can study several technical qualifications.
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Seaham High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1122 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 25.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Seaham High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
