South Hetton Primary
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Durham, North East DH6 2TJ · County Durham
#448 of 811 primary schools in North East
#9082 of 15,697 nationally
About South Hetton Primary
South Hetton Primary is a academy primary located in Durham, in the County Durham local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 202 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 45.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 448th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 202; capacity filled 87.4%.
There are 51 schools in Durham; South Hetton Primary ranks 30th of 50 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)57%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)38.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Hetton Primary by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 202
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 38.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 57%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near South Hetton Primary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Easington Lane Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
281 students · 1.7 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
127 students · 2.2 km away
Ribbon School
Seaham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
514 students · 2.7 km away
Hetton Lyons Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
431 students · 3.2 km away
Hetton Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
206 students · 3.7 km away
Easington CofE Primary School
Peterlee · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students · 3.7 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
156 students · 3.8 km away
Hetton Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students · 3.8 km away
Shotton Primary School
Shotton Colliery · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
289 students · 4.1 km away
Easington Academy
Peterlee · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
769 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Meadowdale Academy
Bedlington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
Mountfield Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
Cheviot Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
Coatham Church of England Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Esh Village
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Hetton Primary a good school?
South Hetton Primary has a Success Index (England) of 45.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #448 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Hetton Primary rank in North East?
South Hetton Primary ranks #448 of 811 primary schools in North East and #9082 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Hetton Primary?
South Hetton Primary had 202 students in 2025.
Is South Hetton Primary a primary school or a secondary school?
South Hetton Primary is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near South Hetton Primary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Hetton Primary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.