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The Hayfield School

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personMrs Lisa Fox

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location_onDoncaster, DN9 3HG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,076

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Attainment 8

52.6

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Doncaster

#653 of 3,216 nationally

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The Hayfield School is a Academy converter secondary school in Doncaster, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Hayfield School is an academy converter in Doncaster, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE HAYFIELD SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,082 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.6, placing the school #1 in Doncaster and #653 of 3,216 nationally. 60.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 28.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.6

Grade 5+ E&M

60.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)28.6%

Entering EBacc8.30%

EBacc APS4.31

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.30%

EBacc APS4.01

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS4.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS4.47

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.82

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS4.47

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 May 2023

Inspection Report

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20 February 2018

Inspection Report

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11 February 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-02-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-02-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-06-10

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.3%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,082 pupils. During this period, there were 50 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,082	50	4.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,085	50	4.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,059	65	6.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,061	71	6.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,071	58	5.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,066	21	2.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,076	33	3.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,079	40	3.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,060	15	1.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,057	75	7.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,060	33	3.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,048	13	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,048	9	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,054	35	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,026	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,026	29	2.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,027	25	2.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	991	16	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	997	26	2.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	998	34	3.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,020	26	2.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,021	28	2.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,017	14	1.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,096	6	0.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,098	17	1.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,095	7	0.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 46 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 33 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree44%

agree34%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree18%

agree40%

disagree24%

strongly disagree16%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree21%

disagree14%

strongly disagree15%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree43%

agree13%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree38%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree45%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree41%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree34%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree25%

disagree13%

strongly disagree11%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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