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The Heys Primary School
Whiteacre Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 9NS, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.4 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
235
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 61% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 60% nationally. However, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 43% of schools, highlighting potential areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 28 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani35.3%
White British32.8%
Mixed Other8.1%
Black African5.1%
Asian Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Other2.1%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.49088, -2.08549 · OL6 9NS
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN106201
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.heys.tameside.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Heys Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Heys Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 June 2017.
Is The Heys Primary School a good school?
The Heys Primary School scores 43.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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