Seaham High School Catchment Area
Seaham High School is a academy converter secondary school in Seaham, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1123 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,123
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Seaham High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Seaham High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Seaham High School — School Information
- Full address
- Station Road, Seaham, SR7 0BH
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147711
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Frequently Asked Questions — Seaham High School
Is Seaham High School oversubscribed? ▾
Seaham High School is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Seaham High School? ▾
Admission to Seaham High School is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Seaham High School cover? ▾
Seaham High School is a secondary school in Seaham, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Seaham High School? ▾
Seaham High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.