The Heys Primary School
URN: 106201 • Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9NS
Overview
- Name
- The Heys Primary School
- URN
- 106201
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lyndsay Davison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01613301847
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whiteacre Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9NS
Summary
The Heys Primary School is a mixed community school located in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, with a current enrolment of 235 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where children's happiness and growth are prioritized. The ethos revolves around the motto "Explore, Discover, Grow," promoting positive attitudes to learning and encouraging children to take risks and learn from mistakes.
The curriculum at The Heys focuses on wellbeing, language acquisition, experiential learning, and physical health, aiming to equip students with essential skills for their future. The school offers a range of activities, including a forest school program that fosters teamwork and resilience, alongside high-quality physical education to help children discover their interests in sports.
The school places significant emphasis on community support and parental involvement, believing that collaboration enhances children's educational experiences. Attendance and punctuality are closely monitored, with strategies in place to support families in ensuring regular school attendance, which is crucial for student success. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at The Heys focuses on wellbeing, language acquisition, experiential learning, and physical health, aiming to equip students with essential skills for their future. The school offers a range of activities, including a forest school program that fosters teamwork and resilience, alongside high-quality physical education to help children discover their interests in sports.
The school places significant emphasis on community support and parental involvement, believing that collaboration enhances children's educational experiences. Attendance and punctuality are closely monitored, with strategies in place to support families in ensuring regular school attendance, which is crucial for student success. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- 19/09/25 Near Miss Car Incident (download)
- September Newsletter 2025 (download)
- Macmillan Coffee Afternoon (download)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- School Blog (other)
- Video Resource Centre (other)
- Log in (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Tameside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 235
- Boys
- 132
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- 49.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 235 | 132 | 103 | 210 | 49.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 232 | 128 | 104 | 210 | 45.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 221 | 121 | 100 | 210 | 43.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 221 | 121 | 100 | 210 | 43.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 221 | 124 | 97 | 210 | 42.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 246 | 142 | 104 | 210 | 30.80 |
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