The Heys School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Heys Road Prestwich Manchester M25 1JZ |
| Phone | 01617732052 |
| Reference Number | 147883 |
The Heys School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas of inspection. The school features a welcoming environment where pupils feel happy and engaged. High expectations for behaviour are maintained, leading to a calm learning atmosphere. Significant improvements have been made in the curriculum, which now offers a broad range of subjects that cater to student interests. However, some challenges remain, particularly in relation to attendance and ensuring pupils grasp knowledge thoroughly before moving on to new topics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 569 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.21%
Girls: 50.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 49 | 44 | 93 |
| 8 | 66 | 54 | 120 |
| 9 | 73 | 58 | 131 |
| 10 | 42 | 68 | 110 |
| 11 | 50 | 65 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41.8% |
| Pakistani | 12.8% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| African | 7.9% |
| Asian, Other | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils, especially with disadvantaged students.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Ambitious and broad curriculum.
- Commitment to developing a love of reading among pupils.
- Extensive careers education and guidance.
Areas for Improvement
- Low proportion of pupils studying the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- Some teachers do not check pupils' knowledge adequately, leading to gaps.
- Too many pupils have poor attendance.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 26.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Second Preference | 81 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 52 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 60 | 23 |
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