Located in Ashton-under-Lyne, The Heys Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

The Heys Primary School currently has around 235 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.2% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 49.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.5%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 35.3%. white british pupils make up about 32.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Whiteacre Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9NS
Website: www.heys.tameside.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01613301847
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Tameside
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Lyndsay Davison
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 106201

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/06/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 235
Number of Boys: 132
Number of Girls: 103

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani35.30%83
White British32.80%77
Other Mixed8.10%19
African5.10%12
Other Asian4.30%10
White and Asian3.40%8
Other (any other ethnic group)2.10%5
Unclassified1.70%4
Other White1.70%4
White and Black African1.30%3
Bangladeshi1.30%3
Other Black1.30%3
Indian0.90%2
White and Black Caribbean0.40%1
Chinese0.40%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.3)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.2)
Maths: Average (-1.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
43%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
104.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whiteacre Nursery School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 197 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wilshaw Nursery School
Store Street , OL7 9QA
- not rated 1,780 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trafalgar Nursery School
John Street East , OL7 0NH
- not rated 2,101 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Heys Primary School
Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
3out of 4 222 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St James CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 222 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Holden Street , OL6 9JJ
- not rated 265 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Holden Street , OL6 9JJ
3out of 4 312 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stamford High School
Mossley Road , OL6 9SD
- not rated 1,158 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Hill School
Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX
- not rated 1,516 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
West Hill School
Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX
3out of 4 1,516 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Great Academy Ashton
Broadoak Road , OL6 8RF
- not rated 1,753 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hartshead Sports College
Greenhurst Road , OL6 9DX
- not rated 2,057 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tameside College
Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX
- not rated 494 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 736 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 736 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grafton House Preparatory School
1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB
- not rated 737 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grafton House Preparatory School
1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB
- not rated 737 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Stansfield House
103 Crescent Road , SK16 4HG
- not rated 931 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tameside Hospital School
Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW
- not rated 1,014 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Safe Start School
1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers , Old Street OL6 7ST
- not rated 1,304 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.