The Heys Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Heys has an enthusiastic new headteacher who has energized the school and clarified what middle leaders should be doing. Pupils know their targets and can explain what they are learning. The school is now tracking progress regularly and has already seen improvements in writing and phonics.
Key Strengths
- Headteacher's strong leadership and enthusiasm has energized staff and pupils
- Middle leaders are now empowered and trained to carry out their roles effectively
- Pupils are making good progress in writing (Year 6) and phonics (Year 2)
- Regular half-termly tracking of student progress is helping identify pupils needing extra support
- Governing body providing robust challenge and support
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is not yet consistently good across the school - improvements are not fully embedded
- Lesson monitoring needs to focus more closely on pupil progress
- School action plan lacks clarity about who is responsible for leading and evaluating actions
- Need to develop skills and capacity of the full governing body beyond the current Interim Strategic Group
The Heys Primary School was judged to require improvement following an April 2013 inspection. This monitoring visit in June 2013 found that senior leaders and governors have begun taking effective action to address the identified areas for improvement.
At a Glance
47.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 71%. Maths has improved from 73% to 86%. Writing has declined from 67% to 61%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
Latest from The Heys Primary School
From The Heys Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
226 pupils
210 capacity
16 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ashton-under-Lyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ashton-under-Lyne
Admissions Demand - Tameside
Places available
3,065
Applications
2,347
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Tameside (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.50356%
Overall absence
9.23913%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
The Heys Primary School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.