Hey-with-Zion Primary School — Primary School in Oldham

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Hey-with-Zion Primary School

Oldham, OL4 3LQ

298 Pupils

320 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

23.40% FSM %

155 Boys

143 Girls

About Hey-with-Zion Primary School

Hey-with-Zion Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Oldham, Oldham, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England/Methodist character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 298 pupils on roll. School capacity: 320. Current headteacher: Sara Machin.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oldham
Region	North West
Administrative District	Oldham
Parliamentary Constituency	Oldham East and Saddleworth
Ward	Saddleworth West & Lees
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England/Methodist
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-05-2024
UKPRN	10094551
URN	150562
Data Last Updated	19-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Wilkinson	Chair of Local Governing Body	07/03/2024	06/03/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katie Boswell	Local Governor	25/06/2024	24/06/2028	Elected by parents
Rev Suva Catford	Local Governor	25/05/2024	18/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Clowes	Local Governor	08/05/2025	07/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Hewitt	Local Governor	25/06/2024	24/06/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Sara Machin	Local Governor	25/06/2024	24/06/2028	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Malcolm Milwain	Local Governor	25/06/2024	24/06/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Patterson	Local Governor	25/06/2024	24/06/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Ann Schofield	Local Governor	25/06/2024	26/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Wilde	Local Governor	25/06/2024	24/06/2028	Elected by parents
Mr John Wilkinson	Local Governor	25/06/2024	24/06/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Revd Dr Jongkaya Zihle	Local Governor	02/10/2025	01/10/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)