Hetton Primary School
URN: 108803 • Houghton le Spring DH5 9ND
Overview
- Name
- Hetton Primary School
- URN
- 108803
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- N Hill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915623323
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moorsley Road, Houghton le Spring DH5 9ND
Summary
Hetton Primary School, located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrollment of 202 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to "Be the BEST that you can be" through its core values: Be Resilient, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Ready. The head teacher, Mrs. Nicola Hill, emphasizes the importance of community support and the school's commitment to providing a safe and engaging learning atmosphere.
The curriculum at Hetton Primary is designed to inspire curiosity and develop a sense of identity among students. History is taught progressively, allowing pupils to build their knowledge and skills over time. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and support for children with special educational needs, ensuring that all students have access to a well-rounded education.
With a significant percentage of pupils (44.4%) eligible for free school meals, Hetton Primary is dedicated to serving its local community. The school welcomes visits from parents and stakeholders, reflecting its open-door policy and commitment to collaboration with families in the educational journey of their children.
The curriculum at Hetton Primary is designed to inspire curiosity and develop a sense of identity among students. History is taught progressively, allowing pupils to build their knowledge and skills over time. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities and support for children with special educational needs, ensuring that all students have access to a well-rounded education.
With a significant percentage of pupils (44.4%) eligible for free school meals, Hetton Primary is dedicated to serving its local community. The school welcomes visits from parents and stakeholders, reflecting its open-door policy and commitment to collaboration with families in the educational journey of their children.
Useful links
- September 2025 (download)
- June 2025 (download)
- July 2025 (download)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 202
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 44.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 202 | 107 | 95 | 210 | 44.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 99 | 93 | 210 | 41.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 185 | 93 | 92 | 210 | 57.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 185 | 93 | 92 | 210 | 57.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 156 | 84 | 72 | 210 | 58.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 145 | 78 | 67 | 151 | 40.70 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.