Ashton Sixth Form College vs The Heys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 674 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton Sixth Form College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
The Heys Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Ashton Sixth Form College Ashton-Under-Lyne, North West | The Heys Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1378 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #10765 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 0 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | – |
| town | Ashton-Under-Lyne | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.asfc.ac.uk | www.heys.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashton Sixth Form College is a academy school while The Heys Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashton Sixth Form College better than The Heys Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashton Sixth Form College and The Heys Primary School?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Ashton-Under-Lyne and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashton Sixth Form College: 0. The Heys Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashton Sixth Form College and The Heys Primary School rank in North West?
Ashton Sixth Form College is unranked and The Heys Primary School is 1378th of 2,286 among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).