Hetton Academy
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Houghton le Spring, DH5 9JZ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 33% in England
4 of 18 in Sunderland
Pupils
681
First preferences per place
0.82
2026/27
Absence
10.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 50.1 | 51.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 65% | 57% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 5.8 | 6.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.9 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 41% | 66% | 62% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.41 | 0.18 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Kepier · 1.7 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Belmont Community School · 3.5 mi · No rating · Top 27% in England
- Farringdon Community Academy · 3.9 mi · Report card · Top 45% in England
- Seaham High School · 4.2 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- Venerable Bede Church of England Academy · 4.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
- Easington Academy · 4.8 mi · Not judged · Top 28% in England
The neighbourhood
Hetton Academy is in Hetton-le-Hole North (typical home £149,000, crime average).
What is Hetton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hetton Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Hetton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Hetton Academy is in the top 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.