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Hey-with-Zion Primary School
Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3LQ, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.3 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
298
Capacity
320
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England/Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 59% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 65% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 12%, the overall environment is supportive, and parent satisfaction appears positive. However, the LocaleIQ score of 47.3 suggests there is room for improvement in certain areas compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2013Older 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
Asian Pakistani10.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.54242, -2.07235 · OL4 3LQ
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN150562
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.heywithzion.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hey-with-Zion Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hey-with-Zion Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2013.
Is Hey-with-Zion Primary School a good school?
Hey-with-Zion Primary School scores 47.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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