Hetton Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
PUPILS
634
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy converter
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(14/09/2021)
Full Report - All Reports
51%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 15% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 35% of schools in England) Above Average (About 16% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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North Road
Hetton-le-Hole
Houghton le Spring
DH5 9JZ
01915623322

School Description

The school has improved since the previous inspection. However, pupils’ learning across the curriculum is variable. They learn more in some subjects than in others. In subjects such as geography and physical education, teachers provide pupils with the foundations for learning. However, this is not the case in every subject. Senior leaders are working with teachers and external partners to ensure that the curriculum is well planned and delivered in all subjects. Pupils take part in a range of clubs and activities that expand their horizons. They develop their independence through the Hetton honours programme. Pupils develop responsibility by raising money for local food banks. They benefit from a welldeveloped careers programme that helps them in their next steps. Most pupils concentrate well in lessons. Pupils benefit from stable routines in lessons. Adults build respectful relationships with pupils. More pupils are attending school well. Increasing numbers of parents and carers are putting their faith in the school. Despite this, some parents and pupils still have concerns over behaviour. Pastoral staff and the safeguarding team provide support for pupils. Most pupils that inspectors spoke with said that they felt safe in school. They said that staff take bullying seriously and deal with any known problems that arise. However, some pupils have recently expressed concern that teachers are not aware of the hurtful comments they receive from some of their peers. Leaders have started to improve curriculum plans and staff training, so that pupils are better supported.

Hetton Academy Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>64, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>73, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>18, "strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>18} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>0, "strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>75, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 28-11-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>73, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>91, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>64, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024
Yes No {"yes"=>82, "no"=>18} UNLOCK Figures based on 11 responses up to 28-11-2024

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