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Hayeswood First School

Dorset, BH21 2HNPrimaryAges 5–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hayeswood First School

Hayeswood First School, a state primary for children aged 5 to 9 in Dorset, is a notably popular choice among local families. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school as Good across every category, including overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, and personal development. This is a solid, consistent rating, though it represents a step down from its previous inspection in 2010, which judged the school as Outstanding. While the school itself doesn't have published Key Stage 2 SATs results in this data, the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Dorset is 56. Without Hayeswood's own figure, it's impossible to say whether it outperforms or underperforms this benchmark, but the school's high demand suggests parents are confident in what it offers. With 89 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 27 of those as first preferences, the school is clearly oversubscribed, with an oversubscription ratio of nearly 3:1.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCutlers Place, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HN
HeadteacherSharon Staddon
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils142
Free School Meals (FSM)7.7%
School Capacity142 / 150 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomICT SuiteDining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballTennisCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubChessGardeningDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hayeswood First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.