The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 35% 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Nicola Mayo
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is South Hetton Primary's Ofsted rating?
South Hetton Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Hetton Primary?
South Hetton Primary currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Hetton Primary take?
South Hetton Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Hetton Primary?
South Hetton Primary is in Durham, DH6 2TJ, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Hetton Primary have a sixth form?
No, South Hetton Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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