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Hetton Primary School

Moorsley Road, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9ND
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Hetton Primary School
Houghton le Spring, DH5 9ND
202 Pupils
240 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
44.40% FSM %
107 Boys
95 Girls
About Hetton Primary School

Hetton Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Nicola Hill.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Houghton and Sunderland South
Ward Hetton
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
UKPRN 10069018
URN 108803
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Maureen Wren Chair of Governors 10/02/2023 09/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Grahame Avent Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Scott Nell Governor 22/11/2023 21/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Charlotte Nell Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kay Rooks Governor 14/12/2021 13/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kay Rooks Governor 13/12/2025 12/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Iain Scott Governor 29/03/2022 28/03/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Leslie Stevens Governor 04/06/2023 03/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leslie Stevens Governor 04/06/2023 03/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Laura Taylor Governor 06/02/2024 05/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Withers Governor 19/10/2022 18/10/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Hetton Academy
0.17 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Hetton Lyons Nursery School
0.5 km • Houghton Le Spring
Other
Hetton Lyons Primary School
0.51 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
East Rainton Primary School
1.65 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Eppleton Academy Primary School
1.66 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Easington Lane Primary School
1.98 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hetton Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland.
Hetton Primary School has 202 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Hetton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Hetton Primary School is Mrs Nicola Hill.
Hetton Primary School is at Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9ND, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Hetton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hetton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Hill
Moorsley Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9ND
01915623323
www.hettonprimaryschool.co.uk/
Location
DH5 9ND  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108803
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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