Heyes Lane Primary School

A good community school school in Trafford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Heyes Lane Primary School.

Altrincham, WA156BZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

74

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
83.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 January 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Crofton Avenue
Timperley
Altrincham, WA156BZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106288
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Crofton Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 6BZ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
631
Free School Meals
16.9% (107 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
22.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
22.0 (+14.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.0 (9.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 109.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
70
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
631 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"An exceptional school for everyone."

A positive mindset An active approach A creative outlook A connected environment A caring nature

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher Sally Harkin. She notes she has served as Deputy Head and now leads Heyes Lane with over 21 years in education. The message emphasises the school's ethos of 'an exceptional school for everyone,' five core values and beliefs, and a hands-on, bespoke curriculum. The aim is for pupils to be confident, articulate, and enthusiastic learners who achieve high standards, while becoming ethical, active citizens who respect others and the world. The Headteacher highlights the supportive, engaging staff and the environment that nurtures happy, successful, and memorable childhoods, with a focus on progress across reading, writing, maths and computing and a love of learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Heyes Lane Green Team

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Heyes Hangout Wraparound

SEND Provision

Heyes Lane is committed to inclusive education and SEND provisions. The school describes itself as fully inclusive and follows the SEND and Inclusion policy. It provides specific support through The Hub (Pastoral Support Officer) and The Sunshine Room (SEMH provision) for targeted emotional health and social needs. The SENCo and Deputy SENCos coordinate support, with information on Cognition & Learning, Communication & Interaction, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, and Physical/Sensory/Medical needs. There is a Parent Partnership SEND Forum for parents and carers, access to Trafford’s Local Offer, and a Graduated Approach for Additional Needs via referrals and an APDR cycle. Contact for SEND is [email protected], and safeguarding and online safety are integrated into SEND planning.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery Admissions – Criteria: 1) Looked after children; 2) Children in zone, with Heyes Lane staff; 3) Children in zone, with siblings; 4) Children in zone, without siblings; 5) Children out of zone, with siblings; 6) Children out of zone, without siblings. Nursery Application Deadline: 15 January 2026. Reception Admissions (processed by Trafford Council): 1) Looked after children; 2) Children in zone, with siblings; 3) Children in zone, without siblings; 4) Children out of zone, with siblings; 5) Children out of zone, without siblings. In-Year Admissions: Places for in-year applicants are considered if spaces are available; contact the school office to apply.

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