How are schools in Seaham ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Seaham?

9 primary schools in Seaham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Seaham, ranked

The 9 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
New Seaham Academy
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29%

higher standard

94%

expected standard
2
Westlea Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
3
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
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14%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
4
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
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17%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
5
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
6
Ropery Walk Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
7
Ribbon School
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11%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
8
Seaview Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
9
Seaham Trinity Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

54%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Seaham?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, New Seaham Academy ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Seaham, with 94% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Seaham ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Seaham?: 9 primary schools in Seaham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.