Hetton Lyons Primary School

A good academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hetton Lyons Primary School.

Houghton Le Spring, DH50AH Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Four Lane Ends
Hetton-le-Hole
Houghton Le Spring, DH50AH
Phone
1915634200
Website
hettonlyonsprimaryschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144225
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Four Lane Ends, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 0AH
Website
www.hettonlyonsprimaryschool.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BALMORAL LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
431
Free School Meals
26.9% (116 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
431 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Collaboration Community Opportunity

Head Teacher's Message

Hetton Lyons Primary School emphasises a warm, welcoming environment and strong partnerships with parents, families and the local community. The school aims for high expectations, providing the best possible experiences to help children become lifelong learners and to work in partnership with parents and carers to achieve that goal.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced education designed to meet the needs of all children. Opportunities to develop as independent, confident and successful learners with high aspirations who contribute to their community and wider society. Focus on academic success, creativity and problem solving, alongside reliability, responsibility and resilience, as well as physical development, well-being and mental health. Curriculum celebrates diversity and uses the skills, knowledge and cultural wealth of the community to support children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepares them for life in modern Britain.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care (Breakfast & After School Club) sessions must be booked via ParentPay. Breakfast Club bookings must be made or cancelled before 6:30am on the day of the session and After School Club bookings before 2:30pm. If not booked before the cutoff times, a space may not be allocated and the child may be collected. Sessions cannot be booked via email or telephone at the school office unless in an emergency. Payments for sessions are via ParentPay and must be made at the time of booking to secure the place.

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