Heyes Lane Primary School, Altrincham
Heyes Lane Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Altrincham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 17 schools in Altrincham with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Trafford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Heyes Lane Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Heyes Lane Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Trafford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (92% in reading, 87% in maths).
Getting a place at Heyes Lane Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Heyes Lane Primary School as their first choice and 152 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Heyes Lane Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Heyes Lane Primary School are Brooklands Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 89% reading, 96% maths); St Hugh's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 86% maths); Park Road Academy Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 97% maths); and Sandilands Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 64% maths).
Heyes Lane Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Brooklands Primary SchoolSt Hugh's Catholic Primary SchoolPark Road Academy Primary SchoolSandilands Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 50 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 18 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Timperley (Manchester Metrolink), about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fairbourne Drive (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Heyes Lane Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Heyes Lane Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Heyes Lane Primary School are Sale Grammar School (0.9 miles), Wellington School (0.9 miles), Sale High School (1 mile) and Ashton-on-Mersey School (1.1 miles).
Sale Grammar SchoolWellington SchoolSale High SchoolAshton-on-Mersey School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a genuinely warm and welcoming school where children feel safe and cared for. Teachers have high expectations of all pupils, and children respond by taking pride in their work and behaviour. The school combines strong teaching with a focus on personal growth and citizenship, helping children develop into confident, kind learners.
Key Strengths
- Warm, welcoming culture where all pupils feel included and valued
- Effective behaviour management with calm, orderly classrooms and minimal disruption to learning
- Strong phonics teaching in early years and Year 1 with most pupils becoming fluent readers
- Ambitious, broad curriculum designed to build pupils' knowledge over time
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs who achieve well
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers lack skills to check pupils' understanding over time, leading to gaps in knowledge and misconceptions
- Reading support for older pupils catching up is not effective enough, particularly in key stage 2
- Curriculum design in a small number of subjects is not fully developed, preventing logical knowledge building
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with strong systems in place for reporting concerns, well-trained vigilant staff, close family contact, and timely support from external providers.
Extracurricular Activities
Yoga, hockey, Spanish clubs, charity events, environmental causes, recycling campaigns
Heyes Lane Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils feel safe, well cared for, and enjoy coming to school. The school has high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, with pupils taking pride in their work.
At a Glance
18.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 87% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
17
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Heyes Lane Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Heyes Lane Primary School.
- School of Play @ St Hughs Timperley800m away · Not yet graded
- Sports And All Limited830m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Heyes Lane Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Trafford. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Heyes Lane Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Heyes Lane Primary School is in Trafford; for families living there:
Apply to Trafford for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Heyes Lane Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
576 pupils
626 places
50 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Altrincham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Altrincham
Across Trafford council
Places available
2,990
Applications
2,238
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
11.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
577
Total Pupils
282
Boys
295
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
20.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,287
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,054
Per pupil
£3178k
Total funding
£153k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence
518
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Heyes Lane Primary School
What are SATs results like at Heyes Lane Primary School?
Of the pupils at Heyes Lane Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is Heyes Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heyes Lane Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Heyes Lane Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Heyes Lane Primary School is oversubscribed, Trafford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Heyes Lane Primary School?
Heyes Lane Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 626 places.
How big are the classes at Heyes Lane Primary School?
Classes at Heyes Lane Primary School average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). 7 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Heyes Lane Primary School?
Heyes Lane Primary School has around 577 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Heyes Lane Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Heyes Lane Primary School in 2024/25. 8.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Heyes Lane Primary School?
Apply through Trafford's coordinated admissions process, naming Heyes Lane Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Heyes Lane Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Heyes Lane Primary School: School of Play @ St Hughs Timperley (800m away, registered, not yet graded) and Sports And All Limited (830m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Heyes Lane Primary School's term dates?
Heyes Lane Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Trafford. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Heyes Lane Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heyes Lane Primary School?
Heyes Lane Primary School is at Crofton Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6BZ.
Sources: Trafford term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)