South Hetton Primary
Academy sponsor led
Durham, DH6 2TJ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 40% in England
101 of 170 in County Durham
Pupils
202
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
6.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 62% | 51% | 57% | |
| Higher standard | 15% | 0% | 17% | |
| Reading | 73% | 69% | 70% | |
| Writing | 69% | 69% | 78% | |
| Maths | 81% | 57% | 65% |
Nearby primary schools
- Easington Lane Primary School · 1.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 32% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Murton · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
- Ribbon School · 1.7 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Hetton Lyons Primary School · 1.9 mi · Report card · Top 48% in England
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton · 2.3 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- Easington CofE Primary School · 2.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 33% in England
The neighbourhood
South Hetton Primary is in South Murton & South Hetton (typical home £100,000, crime very high).
What is South Hetton Primary's Ofsted rating?
South Hetton Primary is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does South Hetton Primary rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, South Hetton Primary is in the bottom 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.