The Heys Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9NS · Tameside · primary school
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22nd of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.9/10 against 1,299 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Heys Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend after-school reading clubs and take trips, including Year 4 to the Hindu Temple, Year 6 to the Great Academy to learn about sound, and Year 6 to the Imperial War Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils during the transition from Year 6 to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about The Heys Primary School
Overview
The Heys Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a safe and supportive environment where pupils behave well and are keen to learn. Leaders have made significant improvements to the curriculum, ensuring strong foundations in reading and mathematics, while staff maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, trust adults, and understand the importance of treating everyone with respect, with bullying being rare and resolved quickly.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, particularly in the early years, providing strong foundations in reading and mathematics.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum well, using regular checks to address misconceptions and support pupils who find learning difficult.
- Recent improvements to the phonics curriculum mean pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, make strong progress in reading.
- Governors and leaders share a common purpose to promote well-being, with governors drawing on their expertise to support school improvement.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not defined clearly enough what they want pupils to learn, meaning pupils do not learn some essential building blocks for future learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders taking their responsibilities seriously and staff being well trained to spot signs of risk and report concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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