The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Miss Lyndsay Davison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Whiteacre Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 9NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Primary · Very close
Tameside College
16 plus · 453m away
Ashton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 674m away
Stansfield House
Independent · 852m away
Lyndhurst Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Safe Start School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Heys Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Heys Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Heys Primary School?
The Heys Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Heys Primary School take?
The Heys Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Heys Primary School?
The Heys Primary School is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9NS, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Heys Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Heys Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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