Byron Terrace, Seaham, County Durham SR7 0HX
10 simple reasons to choose New Seaham Academy
State primary school (academy converter) in Seaham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose New Seaham Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Seaham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Durham LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
In the top 2% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
Find another school near New Seaham Academy
Independent Prep Schools
Argyle House School, Infants & Juniors (4.7 miles); The Chorister School (10.9 miles); Bow, Durham School (10.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Seaham (0.2 miles); St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Sunderland (1.7 miles); St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring (4.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Argyle House School (4.7 miles); Durham School (11 miles); Durham High School for Girls (12 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (4.9 miles); Christ's College (5.8 miles); The Academy at Shotton Hall (7.1 miles).