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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils produce high-quality work and demonstrate knowledge through positive contributions to lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well with minimal disruption to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers understand the importance of checking what pupils have understood.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum is delivered well; meaningful opportunities for reflection on learned material.
Strengths and Challenges: On occasion, some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge that remain unchecked.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback.
Communication: Supports families to improve attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trust leaders ensure high-quality education while managing teacher workload.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Revised curriculum structured well to build on prior knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strategies in place to identify and support pupils with SEND.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Programs for personal, social, health and economic education.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from myriad experiences helping them to blossom.
Career Counselling Services: Extensive careers education and expert guidance available.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective strategies tailored to pupils’ additional needs.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects matching interests and aspirations.
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The Heys School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 573 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good -
Age range 11-16 11-18 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.7 - -
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 29% 98% -
Grade 5 or above A Level - 35.00% -
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.58 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 40.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 29% 30.89% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 48.17% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 19% 25.94% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 4% 10.06% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 16.28% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.36 3.17 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 93.92% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 165 153 144
Pupils staying in education 86% 86.83% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 42% 38.67% 32.73%
School sixth forms 2% 3.33% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 42% 36.83% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 8% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.67% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 4.25% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.63 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 41.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 34% 30.76% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 44.71% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 34% 26.59% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 11.12% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 16.18% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.51 3.01 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 93% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 140 141
Pupils staying in education - 86.33% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider - 44.78% 34.03%
School sixth forms - 1.78% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges - 29.44% 10.38%
Other education destinations - 10.33% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.78% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment - 4.89% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

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Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Heys School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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