Haywood Village Academy

About Haywood Village Academy

Haywood Village Academy sits in an interesting position within North Somerset’s primary landscape. Its key stage 2 results show 67% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is six percentage points above the local authority average of 61%. That gap is modest but meaningful, and it places the school 22nd out of 57 primaries in the area, putting it comfortably in the top half of local schools. The school is also one of only four primaries in North Somerset rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a distinction it earned in its most recent graded inspection and has maintained through a subsequent ungraded visit. That combination — above-average attainment and a top-tier Ofsted grade — makes it a strong option for families who want proven outcomes without the pressure of a selective or private setting.

Digging into the detail, the school’s strongest subject at key stage 2 is writing, where 85% of pupils met the expected standard, followed by maths at 82% and reading at 77%. The average scaled scores sit at 106 for maths and 104 for reading, both a touch above the national benchmark of 100. Where the school is less strong is at the higher standard: only 5% of pupils achieved the higher threshold across all three subjects, and just 22% did so in maths. That suggests the school is reliably moving most children to the expected level but may not be pushing as many into the top tier. The parent view data is overwhelmingly positive — 96% of respondents said their child is happy, 96% said they feel safe, and 89% would recommend the school. The only notable split comes on SEND support, where 21% of parents strongly disagreed that children with special educational needs get the help they need, compared with 54% who strongly agreed.

The school is oversubscribed by a significant margin: for 58 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 154 applications, with 76 listing it as first preference. That gives a ratio of 2.66 applicants per place, so getting in is competitive. Facilities include a library, sports hall, playing fields, sensory room and outdoor playground, and the school runs clubs for chess, art and eco activities, plus sports including football, cricket, netball and cross country. It has nursery provision for younger children and offers support for a range of SEND needs, including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families in North Somerset who want a well-regarded state primary with strong core results, an Outstanding rating and a clear sense of community backing, Haywood Village Academy is a realistic target — but you’ll need to be prepared for the competition.

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