Open Other Primary Mixed

South Hetton Primary

Frederick Terrace, Durham, DH6 2TJ
Part of: TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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South Hetton Primary
Durham, DH6 2TJ
196 Pupils
231 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
35.20% FSM %
93 Boys
103 Girls
About South Hetton Primary

South Hetton Primary is a mixed-gender Academies located in Durham, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 196 pupils on roll. School capacity: 231. Current headteacher: Nicola Mayo.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Easington
Ward Murton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10049512
URN 141999
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sandra Mason Chair of Local Governing Body 15/01/2025 14/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Casson Local Governor 01/07/2023 20/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carol Charters Local Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Hartwell Local Governor 01/07/2023 01/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Mayo Local Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Bethany Middleton Local Governor 19/02/2025 19/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Jennifer Padget-Fish Local Governor 04/05/2023 06/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Sophie Smith Local Governor 06/02/2026 05/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Dawn Thompson Local Governor 12/05/2015 25/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Derek Wheatley Local Governor 09/12/2022 08/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Laura Wigham Local Governor 17/03/2022 17/03/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Easington Lane Primary School
1.69 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton
2.22 km • Seaham
Other
Ribbon School
2.69 km • Seaham
Other
Elemore Hall School
2.99 km • Durham
Other
Hetton Lyons Primary School
3.16 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
3.17 km • Houghton Le Spring
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
South Hetton Primary is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Durham, County Durham.
South Hetton Primary has 196 pupils, with a capacity of 231.
South Hetton Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at South Hetton Primary is Nicola Mayo.
South Hetton Primary is at Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at South Hetton Primary: Does not have a sixth form.
South Hetton Primary is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Nicola Mayo
Frederick Terrace, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TJ
01915261662
Location
DH6 2TJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141999
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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