- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.0
Schools in SR7
A postcode district in County Durham
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: SR7 is a postcode district in County Durham with 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries189 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All SR7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SR7
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SR7
9 in SR7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1194%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 216
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 308
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Top Secondary Schools in SR7
1 in SR7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
177 first choices, 195 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,095
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in SR7
8 in SR7, highest Ofsted grade first
Playology Beach School & Learning Studio
Seaham, SR7 7EE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ribbon Daycare
Seaham, SR7 9QR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Seaham Harbour Nursery School
Seaham, SR7 7NN · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- 35.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SR7, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good11
- Not graded yet2
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SR7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SR7 has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SR7
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SR7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SR7?
SR7 has 18 schools, including 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SR7?
The highest-ranked schools in SR7 on Eduscope are St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham, New Seaham Academy, St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in SR7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in SR7 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.