The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 621
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs Sally Harkin (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Crofton Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6BZ
Town setting
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Forest School
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Questions parents ask
What is Heyes Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heyes Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heyes Lane Primary School?
Heyes Lane Primary School currently has 621 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heyes Lane Primary School take?
Heyes Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heyes Lane Primary School?
Heyes Lane Primary School is in Altrincham, WA15 6BZ, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heyes Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heyes Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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