The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England/Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 298
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sara Machin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School
Primary · 669m away
Springhead Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 810m away
Waterhead Academy
Secondary · 917m away
Knowsley Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Oasis Academy Leesbrook
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Greenacres Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hey-with-Zion Primary School?
Hey-with-Zion Primary School currently has 298 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hey-with-Zion Primary School take?
Hey-with-Zion Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hey-with-Zion Primary School?
Hey-with-Zion Primary School is in Oldham, OL4 3LQ, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hey-with-Zion Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hey-with-Zion Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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