Open State Primary Mixed

Westlea Primary School

Winslow Crescent, Seaham, SR7 8JU
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Westlea Primary School
Seaham, SR7 8JU
245 Pupils
238 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
44.50% FSM %
122 Boys
123 Girls
About Westlea Primary School

Westlea Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Seaham, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 245 pupils on roll. School capacity: 238. Current headteacher: Deborah Scothern.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Easington
Ward Seaham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070850
URN 113998
Data Last Updated 18-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Susan Morrison Chair of Governors 18/11/2025 18/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Gary Adey Governor 18/01/2024 17/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Wendy Baker Governor 31/01/2023 30/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
The Reverend Anita Burke Governor 11/02/2025 10/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Emma Davey Governor 01/02/2024 31/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Susan Morrison Governor 18/11/2025 18/11/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Gina Parisella Governor 23/06/2023 22/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Neil Robson Governor 05/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Kirstie Scott Governor 18/01/2024 17/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Magdalena Shaw Governor 14/02/2024 13/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Wendy Slee Governor 28/11/2024 29/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Leoni Thompson Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Seaham
0.35 km • Seaham
Other
Seaham High School
0.42 km • Seaham
Other
New Seaham Academy
0.66 km • Seaham
Other
Seaview Primary School
1.04 km • Seaham
Other
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
1.92 km • SEAHAM
Other
Seaham Trinity Primary School
1.96 km • Seaham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Westlea Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Seaham, County Durham.
Westlea Primary School has 245 pupils, with a capacity of 238.
Westlea Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Westlea Primary School is Mrs Deborah Scothern.
Westlea Primary School is at Winslow Crescent, Westlea Estate, Seaham, SR7 8JU, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Westlea Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Westlea Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Deborah Scothern
Winslow Crescent, Westlea Estate, Seaham, SR7 8JU
01915813658
www.westleaprimaryschool.com/
Location
SR7 8JU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113998
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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