The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 44.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHetton School
Secondary · Very close
Hetton Academy
Secondary · Very close
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
Nursery · 497m away
Hetton Lyons Primary School
Primary · 514m away
Eppleton Academy Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
Primary · 2.3km away
Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hetton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hetton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hetton Primary School?
Hetton Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hetton Primary School take?
Hetton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hetton Primary School?
Hetton Primary School is in Houghton le Spring, DH5 9ND, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hetton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hetton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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