New Seaham Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: New Seaham Academy
Address: Byron Terrace
Town/City: Seaham
County: County Durham
Postcode: SR7 0HX
Telephone Number: 01915 813046
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: New Seaham Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Steve Bilton
Capacity: 266
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.7%

Location and administration

URN: 138826
DfE Number: 840/2023
UKPRN: 10039039
UPRN: 100110771444
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Easington (E14001211)
Electoral Ward: Seaham (E05016191)

Easting & Northing: 440760E, 550129N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 50' 41.85" N 1° 21' 59.95" W
Plus Code: 9C6WRJVM+X8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham (0.3km)
  2. Seaham High School (0.5km)
  3. Westlea Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Seaview Primary School (1.4km)
  5. St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School (1.7km)
  6. Seaham Trinity Primary School (1.9km)
  7. St Paul's CofE Primary School (2.4km)
  8. Ropery Walk Primary School (2.6km)
  9. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope (2.8km)
  10. Seaham Harbour Nursery School (2.8km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr John Appleby - Trustee. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Melissa Baker - Trustee. Appointed on 19 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Judith Barrigan - Member. Appointed on 4 January 2021 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Martin Bell - Trustee. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 June 2029.
  • Mr Steve Bilton - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Steve Bilton - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Ms Stephanie Brown - Trustee. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Angela Carling - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 19 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 October 2028.
  • Mr David Cummings - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 January 1900.
  • Tina Murphy - Member. Appointed on 19 October 2016 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Adam Richardson - Trustee. Appointed on 19 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 October 2028.
  • Mr Eric Southwick - Member. Appointed on 14 May 2018 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mr Eric Southwick - Trustee. Appointed on 1 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mrs Joanna Watson - Trustee. Appointed on 24 June 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 June 2029.