The Hayfield School, based in Doncaster, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
The Hayfield School currently has around 1082 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 13.3% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.6%).
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.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 15% who stay in school sixth forms and 78% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hurst Lane, Doncaster, DN9 3HG |
| Website: | https://thehayfieldschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01302770589 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Fox |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136672 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1110 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1082 |
| Number of Boys: | 535 |
| Number of Girls: | 547 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.60% | 980 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 18 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 8 |
| African | 0.60% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 6 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield Lane Primary School Hayfield Lane , Auckley DN9 3NB | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckley Junior and Infant School School Lane , Auckley DN9 3JN | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckley Primary Academy School Lane , Auckley DN9 3JN | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School Valley Drive , Branton DN3 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School Sheepbridge Lane , Old Rossington DN11 0EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayfield School Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayfield School Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane , DN3 3QF | 3out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cantley Middle School Plumpton Park Road , DN4 6SL | - not rated | 3,012 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Doncaster Hurst Lane , Auckley DN9 3HG | - not rated | 2 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill House School SIXTH AVENUE , Auckley DN9 3GG | - not rated | 946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.