The Hayes Primary School, based in Kenley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Hayes Primary School currently has around 416 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.6%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5JN |
| Website: | www.thehayesprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086604863 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Laura Olley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101760 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 416 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 197 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.60% | 202 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 34 |
| Other Mixed | 7.70% | 32 |
| Indian | 6.70% | 28 |
| Other Asian | 5.50% | 23 |
| White and Asian | 4.10% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.80% | 16 |
| African | 3.80% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 1.90% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayes Primary School Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Valley Primary School New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wattenden Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4AZ | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roke Primary School 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.