The Heys Primary School
Whiteacre Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9NSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Heys Primary School is a primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tameside. It ranks 8th of 19 primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2017, report published 21 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 December 2022
Pupils said that they like coming to The Heys Primary School because teachers are kind and helpful. Pupils trust adults to help them resolve any concerns that they may have. This makes pupils feel safe. Bullying is rare. Should it happen, leaders resolve it quickly. Pupils behave well. They are polite, keen to learn and care for each other. Pupils understand the importance of treating everyone with respect, regardless of their differences. They know the 'good to be green' behaviour code very well. Pupils enjoy the Friday assemblies, when rewards for good work and behaviour are handed out by their teachers. Staff are determined that all pupils will succeed, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils try hard to live up to these high expectations. Children in the Reception Year, and pupils in key stages 1 and 2, enjoy their lessons and make good progress through the curriculum. Pupils enjoy the many opportunities available to them. For example, pupils spoke enthusiastically about the end of term pantomime. They like the wide range of activities provided through the school's outdoor learning area. Many pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment clubs, including sports, music and a quiet club for those who find the playground at lunchtime a bit too noisy.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not defined clearly enough what they want pupils to learn. As a result, pupils do not learn some of the building blocks essential for future learning. Leaders should ensure that in these subjects, they carefully set out what they want pupils to learn. Leaders should ensure that pupils know and remember these important aspects of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near The Heys Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 47% met the expected standard |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Lyndsay Davison
- Phone
- 01613301847
- Address
- Whiteacre Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9NS
- Local authority
- Tameside
- URN
- 106201
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.