The Heys School
URN: 147883 • Manchester M25 1JZ
Overview
- Name
- The Heys School
- URN
- 147883
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lindsay Turner (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01617732052
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heys Road, Manchester M25 1JZ
Summary
The Heys School is a mixed comprehensive academy located in Prestwich, Manchester, serving students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 569 pupils and a capacity of 860, the school prides itself on fostering a calm and welcoming atmosphere. The ethos is built around core values of being respectful, kind, and determined, aiming to maximize each student's potential and prepare them for active participation in society.
The school offers a supportive learning environment, emphasising quality teaching and structured pastoral care to help students develop resilience and self-belief. The leadership encourages strong relationships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in student success. Recent exam results indicate improvements in key subjects, with notable increases in the percentage of students achieving standard and strong passes in English and Maths.
The Heys School is committed to community engagement, providing guidance and aspiration for its students. The school actively promotes a culture of tolerance and resilience, ensuring that all pupils are equipped to thrive in their educational journey and beyond.
The school offers a supportive learning environment, emphasising quality teaching and structured pastoral care to help students develop resilience and self-belief. The leadership encourages strong relationships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in student success. Recent exam results indicate improvements in key subjects, with notable increases in the percentage of students achieving standard and strong passes in English and Maths.
The Heys School is committed to community engagement, providing guidance and aspiration for its students. The school actively promotes a culture of tolerance and resilience, ensuring that all pupils are equipped to thrive in their educational journey and beyond.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Learning Support and Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Meet the Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- #BeeWell Survey (Y7. 8& 10) – September 2025 (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Relationships, Sex and Health Education (download)
- The Heys Way Around School (download)
- The Heys Way In Lessons (download)
- Y11 Careers Update & Mock Interviews – 17.10.25 (download)
- Y11 Mock interview Preparation 2025 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Wright Robinson College (79.2)
- Wright Robinson College (72.6)
- Middleton Technology School (70.2)
- Urmston Grammar School (70.2)
- Parrs Wood High School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bury
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 860
- Pupils
- 569
- Boys
- 280
- Girls
- 289
- FSM %
- 46.60
- Open date
- 2020-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 569 | 280 | 289 | 860 | 46.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 573 | 295 | 278 | 860 | 39.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 617 | 312 | 305 | 860 | 31.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 617 | 312 | 305 | 860 | 31.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 676 | 342 | 334 | 860 | 28.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 860 |
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