SchoolScoresHey-with-Zion Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England/Methodist · Nursery class
Part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Rowland Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3LQ
0161 840 0067 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 March 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
41 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Oldham average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 4% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oldham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 39 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 34 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 89 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England/Methodist school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oldham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 58th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.6% | 36.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 63rd highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 78th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 60th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 36.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 53rd lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 15.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 53rd lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 59th lowest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 67th highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 24.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 52nd highest of 79 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 12.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 56th highest of 71 state primary schools in Oldham. Higher than 18% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 17.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springhead Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected
- Oasis Academy Clarksfield 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knowsley Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenacres Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Littlemoor Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Roundthorn Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Agnes CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hey-with-Zion Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hey-with-Zion Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Hey-with-Zion Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Hey-with-Zion Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put Hey-with-Zion Primary School as their first choice for 39 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 34 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150562.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.