SchoolScoresThe Hayfield School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE HAYFIELD SCHOOL
Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3HG
01302 770589 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 February 2014.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 May 2023: 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
205 pupils in this year group.
61% — 17 points above the Doncaster average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61% | 44% | 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. | 52.6 | 44.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 3.8 | 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.
205 pupils in this year group.
92% — 4 points above the Doncaster average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 8% | 29% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 55% | 18% | 13% |
| Further education college | 22% | 31% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 Doncaster. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 236 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 224 |
| Of those, offered a place | 224 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 436 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Doncaster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 32.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 12.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 12.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 83% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 82% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4% | 23.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9 | 47.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 12.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 12th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 56% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Doncaster. Higher than 63% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7% | 13.6%* | 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
- New College Doncaster 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B- average A level grade
- Hill House School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 36% A*/A at A level
- The McAuley Catholic High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rossington All Saints Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Hayfield School's Ofsted rating?
The Hayfield School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 February 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Hayfield School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Hayfield School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 224 families put The Hayfield School as their first choice for 236 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 224 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 136672.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.