Hey-with-Zion Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hey-with-Zion Primary School is a primary school in Oldham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 17th of 66 primary schools in Oldham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 March 2013, report published 22 April 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

41 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths59%

59%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

281 pupils on roll, with places for 320

Eligible for free school meals22.1%

22.1%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.1%

7.1%, 14.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.3%

5.3%, 9.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hey-with-Zion Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Springhead Infant and Nursery School	0.5 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Not published
Oasis Academy Clarksfield	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Knowsley Junior School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England/Methodist
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Sara Machin
Phone: 01618400067
Website: heywithzion.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LQ
Local authority: Oldham
URN: 150562

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.