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What is South Hetton Primary's Ofsted rating?

South Hetton Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is South Hetton Primary located?

South Hetton Primary is located in Durham, North East, DH6 2TJ.

What age range does South Hetton Primary serve?

South Hetton Primary serves students aged 3 to 11.

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South Hetton Primary — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About South Hetton Primary

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In terms of academic performance, South Hetton Primary has 51% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 103 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.3%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected51%Attendance93.7%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results
Ofsted rating

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6.7

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Data Score

Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong71% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is South Hetton Primary?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 103 pupils
SEN support: 20% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 20% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 53/100

Average surroundings

Air quality85/100

Transport access15/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at South Hetton Primary

At South Hetton Primary, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

69% met the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths.

Attendance at South Hetton Primary

South Hetton Primary has an overall absence rate of 6.3%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at South Hetton Primary

The teacher turnover rate at South Hetton Primary is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at South Hetton Primary

South Hetton Primary has 103 pupils on roll.

24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

20% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

South Hetton Primary Ofsted Rating: Good

South Hetton Primary was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, South Hetton Primary is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While South Hetton Primary's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

South Hetton Primary