The Daltons
Seaham, Durham, North East · SR7 8QT
The Daltons is a co-educational independent school in the coastal town of Seaham, Durham, in the North East. As a fee-paying school it sits outside the state sector, with admissions and provision managed independently. It offers boarding alongside day places, which may appeal to families seeking a residential option or living some distance away. The school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and is led by headteacher Mr Christopher Liddell. It has no religious affiliation, making it open to families of all faiths and none.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Location
- Seaham, Durham, North East
- Website
- https://www.daltonschool.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mr Christopher Liddell
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Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
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A mixed independent school in Seaham offering both day and boarding places, suited to families looking for an option beyond the state sector in County Durham.
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Where is The Daltons located?
The Daltons is located at Seaham, SR7 8QT.
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The Daltons is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.