Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne vs The Heys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 308 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
The Heys Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | The Heys Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1080 of 2,286 | #1378 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8600 of 15,697 | #10765 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | – | – |
| town | Ashton-under-Lyne | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pceps.co.uk/ | www.heys.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.3 vs 37.3).
- •Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 61%).
- •Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •The Heys Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 212.
- •Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne better than The Heys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne ranks higher (47.3 vs 37.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne and The Heys Primary School?
About 308 m in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne: 212. The Heys Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne and The Heys Primary School rank in North West?
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne is 1080th of 2,286 and The Heys Primary School is 1378th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).