Hetton School
URN: 108862 • Houghton le Spring DH5 9JZ
Overview
- Name
- Hetton School
- URN
- 108862
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Craig Knowles (since 2025) , Acting Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- North Road, Houghton le Spring DH5 9JZ
Summary
Hetton School is a mixed community secondary school located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, with a current enrolment of 625 students, against a capacity of 900. The school prioritises an inclusive and supportive environment, catering to a diverse student body, with 39.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school’s commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities for all students.
The curriculum at Hetton School is designed to foster academic achievement while promoting personal development. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities aimed at encouraging students to explore their interests and talents. Teachers are dedicated to supporting students' learning journeys, ensuring that each pupil receives the guidance they need to succeed.
Hetton School plays an active role in the local community, engaging with parents and local organisations to enhance educational experiences. The school values collaboration with families and aims to create a strong partnership that supports students both in and out of the classroom. This community-focused approach helps to cultivate a positive school culture and encourages student involvement in local initiatives.
The curriculum at Hetton School is designed to foster academic achievement while promoting personal development. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities aimed at encouraging students to explore their interests and talents. Teachers are dedicated to supporting students' learning journeys, ensuring that each pupil receives the guidance they need to succeed.
Hetton School plays an active role in the local community, engaging with parents and local organisations to enhance educational experiences. The school values collaboration with families and aims to create a strong partnership that supports students both in and out of the classroom. This community-focused approach helps to cultivate a positive school culture and encourages student involvement in local initiatives.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kepier (55.5)
- Houghton Kepier Sports College:A Foundation School (45.2)
- Hetton Academy (34.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 625
- Boys
- 314
- Girls
- 311
- FSM %
- 39.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 625 | 314 | 311 | 900 | 39.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 625 | 314 | 311 | 900 | 39.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 625 | 314 | 311 | 900 | 39.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 625 | 314 | 311 | 900 | 39.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 575 | 297 | 278 | 900 | 37.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 556 | 296 | 260 | 900 | 32.60 |
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