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The Heys School

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The Heys School

Heys Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JZ

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Pupils
569
Ages
11-16
FSM
46.6%
Attainment 8
34.0
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.3%
Basics 9-5
17.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
30.6%
EBacc APS
2.88
EBacc 9-5
9.0%
EBacc 9-4
9.9%
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About The Heys School

The Heys School is a secondary school in Manchester, Bury. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.0. The school has around 569 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Heys Road, Manchester, M25 1JZ | More schools in Bury

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Heys School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. May 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Prestwich Arts College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Heys School

What is The Heys School's Ofsted rating?
The Heys School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Heys School's latest exam results?
The Heys School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Heys School located?
The Heys School is a secondary school in Manchester, Bury (M25 1JZ).
How many pupils attend The Heys School?
The Heys School has around 569 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Heys School with other schools?
View The Heys School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bury.