The Heys School Catchment Area
The Heys School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester, Bury , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 569 pupils, and a capacity of 860 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
569
Pupils
860
Capacity
66%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Heys School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Heys School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bury. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bury catchment area documents →The Heys School — School Information
- Full address
- Heys Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JZ
- Local authority
- Bury
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 46.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147883
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If The Heys School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M21 7SW
Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Heys School
Is The Heys School oversubscribed? ▾
The Heys School has a capacity of 860 places and currently has 569 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bury.
What is the admissions policy for The Heys School? ▾
Admission to The Heys School is managed by Bury. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Heys School cover? ▾
The Heys School is a secondary school in Manchester, Bury, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Heys School? ▾
The Heys School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.