The Heys School

A good academy sponsor led school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Heys School.

Manchester, M251JZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.52
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 57.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
25 June 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Heys Road
Prestwich
Manchester, M251JZ
Phone
1617732052
Website
theheys.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147883
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Heys Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JZ
Website
theheys.school
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
860 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
573
Free School Meals
42.1% (241 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.7
English Attainment 8:
9.7
Maths Attainment 8:
7.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.7
Ebacc English:
95.0%
Ebacc Entry:
11.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
82.6%
Ebacc Languages:
28.1%
Ebacc Maths:
95.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.52
Progress 8 Range:
-0.79 to -0.25

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
96
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
573 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be Respectful Be Kind Be determined

Curriculum Highlights

We operate a 1-week timetable. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum whilst providing necessary time for core subjects. We utilise a 25-hour teaching week. Key Stage 3 Curriculum includes English, Maths, Science, Languages, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Computing, Technology, Physical Education, Performing Arts, Art, PSHE. Key Stage 4 Curriculum includes English, Maths, Science (Trilogy or Triple Award) with options in History, Sports Science, Hospitality and Catering, Geography, Design Technology, Music, Travel and Tourism, French, Art and Design, Business, Religious Studies, Computer Science, Drama, Physical Education, Dance. A knowledge rich curriculum that challenges our students and goes beyond the National Curriculum, with a carefully sequenced curriculum aimed to help students know more and remember more. Curriculum allocation features a 1-week timetable and a 25-hour teaching week across Key Stages 3 and 4.

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