Hetton Academy

A not judged academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hetton Academy.

Houghton Le Spring, DH59JZ Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.18
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 76.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
10 December 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
North Road
Hetton-le-Hole
Houghton Le Spring, DH59JZ
Phone
1915623322
Website
hta.northerneducationtrust.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149235
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9JZ
Website
https://hta.northerneducationtrust.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
900 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
652
Free School Meals
43.3% (282 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.1
English Attainment 8:
11.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.1
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
41.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.3%
Ebacc Languages:
43.4%
Ebacc Maths:
99.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.18
Progress 8 Range:
-0.09 to 0.45

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.4 (+24.4 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
41.5 (+22.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.1 (+10.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.18 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
109
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
652 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

We care passionately about the education and welfare of young people We believe that all young people, irrespective of background or ability will be successful in our Trust We are not and will never be selective. We believe that local schools are for all children We are always inclusive. Our mechanisms to support the most vulnerable child to succeed and overcome barriers to learning are a key aspect of our work Our approach to education recognises that outcomes are paramount and also allows children to gain experiences and values which prepare them fully for life in modern Britain. This includes workplace skills and appropriate advice for future progression We have high expectations of behaviour We adopt the local authority admissions protocol and work closely with them We would always wish to act in such a way that has a positive effect on a neighbouring school or community. We care passionately about children in all schools, not just our own That all employees act with integrity and embrace the value that ‘we are the Trust’ We work regionally and nationally to develop approaches to MAT improvement that influence the wider school-led system

Head Teacher's Message

Hetton Academy's Principal, Mrs Vicky Pinkney, emphasises an outcomes-focused, child-centred approach, enrichment opportunities, and life chances, and highlights the Academy's NET membership and commitment to high standards.

Curriculum Highlights

3:2 curriculum model with three years for Year 7-9 and two-year programme for Years 10-11 Knowledge-rich curriculum LIFE curriculum (RE, PHSE, SMSC, RSE, CEIAG) English Baccalaureate entitlement Co-curriculum underpinning school culture and personal development Equality and diversity promoted within the curriculum Curriculum designed to develop enquiry and cross-curricular skills Enrichment opportunities integrated with the curriculum Personalised guided pathways in Years 10-11

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