Hetton Lyons Primary School

About Hetton Lyons Primary School

Hetton Lyons Primary School is an academy converter in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 428 pupils on roll. It is part of BALMORAL LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sunderland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

428 / 420 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Four Lane Ends, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 0AH

Phone

01915634200

Headteacher

Sarah Young

Website

www.hettonlyonsprimaryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hetton Lyons Primary School?

Hetton Lyons Primary School is an academy converter in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Hetton Lyons Primary School have?

Hetton Lyons Primary School has 428 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hetton Lyons Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Hetton Lyons Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hetton Lyons Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hetton Lyons Primary School is part of BALMORAL LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Hetton Lyons Primary School?

Hetton Lyons Primary School is located at Four Lane Ends, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 0AH.