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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1110
Number of Pupils: 1082
Number of Boys: 535
Number of Girls: 547

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British90.60%980
Pakistani1.70%18
Other White1.50%16
White and Asian1.50%16
White and Black Caribbean0.70%8
White and Black African0.70%8
Other Mixed0.70%8
African0.60%7
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%6
Indian0.60%6
Other Asian0.30%3
Chinese0.30%3
Irish0.20%2
Unclassified0.10%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.45)
Of the 205 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 201 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.45
Town average
-0.08
Local authority average
0.05
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
14%
Town average
27%
Local authority average
22%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
64%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
38%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
52.2
Town average
44.5
Local authority average
44.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.1
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Middle deemed secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.