# Hetton Academy — Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.0/5 from 2 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** North Road, Hetton-le-Hole
- **Phone:** +44 1915623322
- **Website:** https://hta.northerneducationtrust.org/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/houghton-le-spring/hetton-academy-22414

## About

At Hetton Academy, we strive to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential. Located in the heart of Houghton le Spring, our school is committed to fostering a love of learning and promoting academic excellence. We look forward to welcoming our students and community to a world of discovery and growth.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2021

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Good School with Some Areas for Improvement: I have mixed feelings about Hetton Academy. On the positive side, the school has a great atmosphere and the staff are generally very supportive. However, I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about our child's progress. *(Sep 2025)*
- **4/5** — Excellent Support from Teachers: I have been really impressed with the support that our child has received at Hetton Academy. The teachers have been fantastic in helping them catch up with work and providing extra support. I feel that they have really gone above and beyond to ensure our child's success. *(Aug 2025)*

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