Seaham High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Seaham High School
Address: Station Road
Town/City: Seaham
County: County Durham
Postcode: SR7 0BH
Telephone Number: 01915 161600
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Eden Learning Trust
Sponsor: Eden Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Geoffrey Lumsdon
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1095 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42%

Location and administration

URN: 147711
DfE Number: 840/4019
UKPRN: 10085865
UPRN: 10091176515
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: Easington (E14001211)
Electoral Ward: Seaham (E05016191)

Easting & Northing: 440914E, 549664N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 50' 26.76" N 1° 21' 51.55" W
Plus Code: 9C6WRJRP+87

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Lynne Alderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 June 2027.
  • Mrs Wendy Baker - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Mr Lee Brown - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 June 2027.
  • Ms Clair Louise Campbell - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 May 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2027.
  • Mr Stuart Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 November 2029.
  • Mr Ian Hardy - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 January 2027.
  • Mrs Victoria Hubbard - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 March 2028.
  • Mr David William Langlands - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mr Geoff William Lumsdon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Ashleigh Erin McNally-Griffiths - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 July 2026.
  • Mrs Diane McNally-Holmes - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 April 2028.
  • Mr David William Miller - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2029.
  • Mr William Sillett - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2029.
  • Mrs Andrea Whincop - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2030.