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Hetton Academy
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9JZ, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.9 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
671
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 23% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 79% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 56% recommending the school, indicating potential areas for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.8 | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School has high expectations
81%
My child makes good progress
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
Behaviour is good
76%
My child feels safe
75%
My child is happy
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
School keeps me informed
63%
School supports development
63%
I'd recommend this school
56%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
Black African2.7%
traveller_irish1.3%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Mixed Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.81809, -1.46079 · DH5 9JZ
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN149235
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Hetton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hetton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Hetton Academy a good school?
Hetton Academy scores 54.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hetton Academy?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hetton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hetton Academy in GCSEs?
Hetton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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