The Heys School
Academy sponsor led
Manchester, M25 1JZ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 14% in England
11 of 11 in Bury
Pupils
546
First preferences per place
0.76
2026/27
Absence
13.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 41.3 | 34.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29% | 36% | 17% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 32% | 18% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.58 | -0.52 | — |
33% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Manchester Mesivta School · 0.7 mi · Requires improvement · Top 50% in England
- St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Top 29% in England
- Parrenthorn High School · 1.0 mi · Good
- Philips High School · 1.2 mi · Requires improvement · Top 28% in England
- Unsworth Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 49% in England
- Beis Yaakov High School · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Top 26% in England
Best secondary schools in Prestwich · Best secondary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
The Heys School is in Prestwich Central (typical home £305,000).
What is The Heys School's Ofsted rating?
The Heys School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Heys School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Heys School is in the bottom 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.