Headteacher Welcome

Welcome to Hetton Lyons Primary School

It is a real privilege to welcome you to Hetton Lyons Primary School.

At Hetton Lyons, we believe every child deserves to feel happy, safe and valued. From their very first day with us, we work hard to create a school where children feel that they belong, where they are known as individuals and where they are encouraged to become curious, confident and proud of who they are.

Everything we do is underpinned by our three school drivers:

Aspiration. Endeavour. Expression.

These drivers reflect the kind of children we want to nurture. We want our pupils to dream big and believe in themselves, to work hard and persevere when things are difficult, and to have the confidence to share their ideas, opinions and talents with others.

We have high expectations for every child, both academically and personally. Our curriculum is designed to be ambitious, engaging and full of opportunity, giving children the chance to explore, question, discover and experience the joy that comes from learning something new.

Strong relationships are at the heart of our school. Our staff know our children well, care deeply about them and work hard to ensure that each child is supported, challenged and encouraged to achieve their very best.

We also place great value on the partnership we have with parents and carers. By working closely together, we can give children the strongest possible foundations and help them make the most of their time at primary school.

We are incredibly proud of our children, our staff and our wider school community, and we hope our website gives you a real sense of what makes Hetton Lyons such a special place.

Of course, the best way to get to know our school is to come and see it for yourself. We would be delighted to welcome you.

Mr C Harrison
Headteacher

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust

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A New Chapter for Our School


We are delighted to announce that, from 1st September 2026, our school will officially become part of Tyne and Wear Learning Trust.


This is an exciting new chapter for our school community. As a member of the Trust, we will be part of a family of six schools, working collaboratively to provide the very best educational opportunities and outcomes for our children and young people.


The Trust is led by Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Ashley Emmerson, and brings together schools with a shared commitment to high-quality education, strong leadership and positive opportunities for every pupil.


Our school will continue to retain its individual identity and strong sense of community, while benefiting from the collaboration, expertise and shared resources that being part of a wider Trust provides.


We look forward to working closely with our new Trust colleagues, families and the wider community as we begin this exciting journey together.


For further information about Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, please visit the Tyne and Wear Learning Trust website.


We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to being part of Tyne and Wear Learning Trust.