The short version
Secondary. 69% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 625
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 39.5%
Governance
- Head
- Mr Craig Knowles (Acting Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Houghton le Spring, DH5 9JZ
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHetton Academy
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
How many pupils attend Hetton School?
Hetton School currently has 625 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hetton School take?
Hetton School caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hetton School?
Hetton School is in Houghton le Spring, DH5 9JZ. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hetton School have a sixth form?
No, Hetton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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