SchoolScoresHayesfield Girls School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3LA
01225 426151 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 March 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
225 pupils in this year group.
60% — 11 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | 49% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 57 | 47.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
224 pupils in this year group.
96% — about the same as the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 74% | 48% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 8% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 8% | 27% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
171 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 31% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 65% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 38.9 | 35.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
27 subjects, 434 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 49 | 0% | 16% | 23% |
| Psychology | 48 | 13% | 35% | 19% |
| English Literature | 47 | 13% | 21% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 30 | 13% | 50% | 38% |
| Mathematics | 28 | 14% | 29% | 40% |
| Sociology | 28 | 14% | 43% | 20% |
| Biology | 25 | 4% | 20% | 27% |
| History | 25 | 12% | 28% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 23 | 17% | 43% | 36% |
| Economics | 17 | 0% | 24% | 26% |
| English Language | 16 | 13% | 31% | 13% |
| Religious Studies | 13 | 0% | 23% | 22% |
| Classical Civilisation | 12 | 0% | 25% | 23% |
| French | 10 | 0% | 20% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 8 | 38% | 50% | 26% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 8 | 13% | 50% | 15% |
| Physics | 7 | 14% | 14% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 6 | 17% | 50% | 30% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 6 | 0% | 17% | 17% |
| Spanish | 6 | 0% | 33% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Mathematics (Further), Dance, Government and Politics, Arabic, German.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
150 students in this year group.
87% — 4 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 33% | 38% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
133 students in this year group.
80% — 20 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 80% | 60% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 31% | 22% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 80% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bath and North East Somerset. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 234 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 308 |
| Of those, offered a place | 227 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 479 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Admissions dates and schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 19.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7% | 14.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 7.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Lower than 71% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Lower than 76% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0% | 22.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Lower than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0 | 20.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 73% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 45% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Beechen Cliff School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bath Academy 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 26% A*/A at A level
- King Edward's School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 62% A*/A at A level
- Royal High School GDST 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 41% A*/A at A level
- Prior Park College 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 36% A*/A at A level
- Kingswood School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 49% A*/A at A level
- Saint Gregory's Catholic College 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mark's CofE School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 1 expected · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oldfield School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ralph Allen School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hayesfield Girls School's Ofsted rating?
Hayesfield Girls School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 March 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Hayesfield Girls School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Hayesfield Girls School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 308 families put Hayesfield Girls School as their first choice for 234 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 227 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136966.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.