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Hetton Primary School

Goodgraded 29/02/2024Ages 2–11202 pupilsDoes not apply
Houghton le Spring, DH5 9ND
Sunderland

Hetton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Houghton le Spring, within the Sunderland local authority. The school has around 202 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/02/2024, Hetton Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Houghton le Spring can view Hetton Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Houghton le Spring (DH5 9ND), Hetton Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.2%England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher17.8England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals40.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-6%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

All schools in Houghton le SpringSee the full area report for DH5 9ND