The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 428
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BALMORAL LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Young (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hetton Lyons Primary School?
Hetton Lyons Primary School currently has 428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hetton Lyons Primary School take?
Hetton Lyons Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hetton Lyons Primary School?
Hetton Lyons Primary School is in Houghton le Spring, DH5 0AH, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hetton Lyons Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hetton Lyons Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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