Seaham School of Technology

Did you Know?

Seaham is no longer in Special Measures

OFSTED says…

The school's capacity for sustained improvement is

good!

OFSTED says…

The strong determination of the headteacher and his senior and middle leaders has been the main driver for improvement.

OFSTED says…

Leaders and managers are determined to continue the momentum of strong and secure improvement seen recently.

OFSTED says…

Middle leaders and many teachers display a determination to succeed and have risen to the challenges.

OFSTED says…

Learning is well planned

OFSTED says…

The specialism is providing opportunities for more practical lessons across subject areas

OFSTED says…

Active Learning Days are a feature of the curriculum

OFSTED says…

Self-evaluation is accurate and future planning is underpinned by solid evidence and accurate data

OFSTED says…

Students are attentive

OFSTED says…

Teaching overall is satisfactory but there is an increasing proportion

which is good

OFSTED says…

Learning has improved because the tasks set in lessons are increasingly better suited to students’ level of ability

OFSTED says…

most students achieve in line with expectations, enjoy lessons and get on well with each other and their teachers

OFSTED says…

Improving and accurate tracking and assessment data shows that the trend of improvement is set to continue.

OFSTED says…

Students feel safe and secure in school

OFSTED says…

Students tell of an improvement to behaviour

because of the higher expectations set.

OFSTED says…

Students understand the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle and

participate regularly in activities both during the school day and

afterwards

OFSTED says…

Opportunities for students to take on responsibilities exist

OFSTED says…

Opportunities to have an impact on the wider community are

developing.

OFSTED says…

Students have developed skills that have prepared them satisfactorily

for the next stage in their education

OFSTED says…

Students are punctual to school and those spoken to have high aspirations for their future.

OFSTED says…

there is an increasing proportion of good teaching where

expectations and challenge are high

OFSTED says…Carefully constructed activities are well suited to students’ needs and

the progress students make against the learning objectives is monitored and assessed at regular intervals

OFSTED says…

Most teachers use student data well when planning learning

OFSTED says…

The curriculum is satisfactory and generally meets the needs and

interests of the students.

OFSTED says…

Guidance for further education, training or employment is appropriate and students speak of being well informed about their

future options.

OFSTED says…

The determination and ambition of senior leaders have got the school ‘back on

track’.

OFSTED says…

There is a systematic approach to securing better quality teaching through effective monitoring

OFSTED says…

The governing body supports the school well

OFSTED says…

Safeguarding is good and the training of staff is of high quality

OFSTED says…

Community cohesion is promoted soundly

OFSTED says…

The school provides satisfactory value for money.

OFSTED says…

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement is

good.

OFSTED says…

The leadership and management of teaching and learning is good.

OFSTED says…

The extent to which pupils feel safe is good.

OFSTED says…

The extent to which pupils adopt healthy lifestyles is good.

OFSTED says…

Overall parents were very supportive of the school and recognised the improvements that were evident

Did you know…

In 2010 50% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-A Grades in Art and Design

this was 29% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 100% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in Art and Design

this was 25% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 33% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-A Grades in ICT

this was 6% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 97% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in ICT

this was 23% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 21% of Year 11 students left with A*-A Grades in DT

this was 3% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 100% of Year 11 students left with A*-C Grades in DT

this was 3% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 100% of Year 11 students left with A*-C Grades in DT

this was 3% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 24.1% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-A Grades in English Literature

this was 3% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 81% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in English Literature

this was 7% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 11% of Year 11 students left with A*-A Grades in English Language

this was ONLY 4% below the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 64% of Year 11 students left with A*-C Grades in English Language

this was ONLY 4% below the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 75% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in Geography

this was 9% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 87% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in French

this was 20% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 33% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-A Grades in German

this was 12% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 89% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in German

this was 17% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 70% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in History

this was 3% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 58% of Year 11 students left with A*-C Grades in Mathematics

this was ONLY 5% below the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 22% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-A Grades in Other Sciences

this was 9% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 73% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in Other Sciences

this was 8% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 32% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-A Grades in PE

this was 9% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 92% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in PE

this was 24% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 43% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-A Grades in RE

this was 14% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 97% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in RE

this was 26% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 16 subjects at Seaham achieved more than the national

average at A*- C

Did you know…

In 2010 8 subjects at Seaham achieved more than the national

average at A*- A

Did you know…In 2010 50% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-A Grades in Applied Art and Design Double Award

this was 20% above the national average

Did you know…In 2010 100% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in Applied Art and Design Double Award

this was 24% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 30% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-A Grades in Applied Business Double Award

this was 6% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 90% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in Applied Business Double Award

this was 19% above the national average

Did you know…In 2010 68% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in Health and Social Care Double Award

this was 6% above the national average

Did you know…In 2010 67% of Year 11 students entered left with A*-C Grades in Leisure and Tourism Double Award

this was 16% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 99% of students in Year 11 left with 5A*- G

Did you know…

In 2010 74% of students in Year 11 left with 5A*- C including

Functional English and Maths

Did you know…

In 2010 74% of students in Year 11 left with 5A*- C including

Functional English and Maths

this was 17% above the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 54% of students in Year 11 left with 5A*- C including

English and Maths

this was in line with the national average

Did you know…

In 2010 75% of students in Year 11 left with 5A*- C

this was in line with the national average