# Hetton Lyons Primary School — Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1914
- **Principal:** Head of School

## Contact

- **Address:** Four Lane Ends, Hetton le Hole
- **Phone:** 0191 563 4200
- **Website:** https://www.hettonlyonsprimaryschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/houghton-le-spring/hetton-lyons-primary-school-18488

## About

Hetton Lyons Primary School is a caring and nurturing school that believes in collaboration with parents, families, and community to ensure children grow into confident, self-motivated, and unique individuals.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Amazing school and community!: We've been at Hetton Lyons for 3 years now and we couldn't be happier. The school's values of respect, responsibility, and safety are really evident in everything they do. My child loves their teachers and the facilities are fantastic. We're so grateful to be a part of this community! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Love the focus on community!: We're really enjoying our time at Hetton Lyons so far. I love how the school is part of the Balmoral Learning Trust and how they work closely with the local community. The facilities are great and the teachers are all so supportive. My child is thriving and I'm so grateful for the opportunities they're getting. *(Apr 2021)*
- **4/5** — Some ups and downs...: We've been at Hetton Lyons for 2 years now and it's been a bit of a mixed bag for us. The school has some great facilities and the staff are generally very supportive. However, we've had some issues with communication and our child has struggled with some of the homework. Overall, it's been okay, but not amazing. We're hoping things will improve in the future. *(Feb 2021)*
- **4/5** — Wonderful school and staff!: We were at Hetton Lyons for 2 years and had a fantastic experience. The staff are all so caring and supportive, and the facilities are really well-maintained. My child loved their time at the school and we were so grateful for the education and care they received. We highly recommend Hetton Lyons to any family! *(Jul 2020)*

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