The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 75% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.8 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 111 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 671
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 43.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Pinkney (Acting Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHetton School
Secondary · Very close
Hetton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Nursery · 667m away
Hetton Lyons Primary School
Primary · 682m away
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Primary · 2.1km away
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Kepier
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hetton Academy a selective school?
No. Hetton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Hetton Academy?
Hetton Academy currently has 671 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hetton Academy take?
Hetton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hetton Academy?
Hetton Academy is in Houghton le Spring, DH5 9JZ, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hetton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hetton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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