Hetton Academy
URN: 149235 • Houghton le Spring DH5 9JZ
Overview
- Name
- Hetton Academy
- URN
- 149235
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vicky Pinkney (since 2025) , Acting Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01915623322
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- North Road, Houghton le Spring DH5 9JZ
Summary
Hetton Academy, located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 671 students and a capacity of 900. As part of the Northern Education Trust, the academy is committed to an outcomes-focused and child-centred approach, ensuring that every decision made prioritises the best interests of the students. The school aims to create a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Hetton Academy is designed to prepare students for life beyond school, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development. The academy offers a range of subjects and enrichment activities, fostering a well-rounded education. Additionally, the school provides various support mechanisms, including resources for students eligible for free school meals, which currently account for 43.4% of the student body.
Hetton Academy values community involvement and strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The school actively engages with parents through events and communications, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education.
The curriculum at Hetton Academy is designed to prepare students for life beyond school, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development. The academy offers a range of subjects and enrichment activities, fostering a well-rounded education. Additionally, the school provides various support mechanisms, including resources for students eligible for free school meals, which currently account for 43.4% of the student body.
Hetton Academy values community involvement and strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The school actively engages with parents through events and communications, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education.
Useful links
- Home (other)
- About (other)
- Vision & Values (other)
- Welcome from the Chief Executive (other)
- Welcome from the Principal (other)
- [email protected] (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- 01915623322 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kepier (55.5)
- Houghton Kepier Sports College:A Foundation School (45.2)
- Hetton School (44.6)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 671
- Boys
- 321
- Girls
- 350
- FSM %
- 43.40
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 671 | 321 | 350 | 900 | 43.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 652 | 315 | 337 | 900 | 42.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 900 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 900 |
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