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Hayesfield Girls School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,461

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Bath and North East Somerset

#364 of 3,216 nationally

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Hayesfield Girls School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bath, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Hayesfield Girls School is an academy converter in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 1,528 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57, placing the school #1 in Bath and North East Somerset and #364 of 3,216 nationally. 60.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 39.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 27 A-level subjects. 65.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 30.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

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 1.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

60.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)39.0%

Entering EBacc67.60%

EBacc APS5.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75.60%

EBacc APS5.4

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.96

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS5.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS5.83

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS5.31

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS5.74

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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

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

123

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.4%

Achieving A*–A30.6%

Achieving A*–B65.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.3%

A-level subjects offered27

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

101

Retention rate94.10%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

105

Retention rate92.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 November 2022

Inspection Report

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08 March 2017

Inspection Report

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11 April 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-03-08

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-04-11

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

1.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.4%(21 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 1,528 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.7%, 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)	1,528	26	1.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,535	29	1.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,498	25	1.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,497	34	2.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,501	48	3.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,453	32	2.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,461	30	2.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,458	22	1.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,439	23	1.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,446	23	1.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,461	13	0.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,436	11	0.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,444	12	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,457	49	3.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,385	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,385	20	1.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,386	16	1.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,297	7	0.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,299	14	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,307	15	1.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,249	10	0.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,253	7	0.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,256	8	0.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,166	9	0.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,172	22	1.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,179	10	0.8%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 78 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 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.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

11.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree51%

agree43%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree32%

agree25%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

not applicable30%

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

yes15%

no85%

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

strongly agree29%

agree49%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree79%

agree17%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree47%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree72%

agree27%

disagree1%

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

strongly agree81%

agree17%

disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree56%

agree33%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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