South Hetton Primary is a academy sponsor led located in Durham, within the County Durham local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 196 pupils on roll with space for 231, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 27 September 2023, awarding it a Good rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.