The Hayfield School
About The Hayfield School
The Hayfield School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent graded inspections. The school’s most compelling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.63, which is categorised as “well above average” nationally. This means that pupils at Hayfield, on average, achieve nearly two-thirds of a grade more per subject across eight GCSEs than students with similar starting points elsewhere. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Doncaster is -0.04, so Hayfield is performing significantly ahead of its local authority peers. In fact, it ranks first out of 20 schools in Doncaster on this measure, placing it in the top five per cent of the borough. Nationally, it sits in the top 11 per cent of all schools, and within Yorkshire and the Humber it ranks 18th out of 306 schools.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 May 2023Latest monitoring visit (12 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 14:45
Source: thehayfieldschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hayfield School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications