The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 153 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,771
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Hitch (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
West Common Road, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBaston House School
Independent · 368m away
Coney Hill School
Special school · 707m away
Shaftesbury Nash College
Special school · 964m away
Wickham Common Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Pickhurst Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Pickhurst Infant Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Keston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Glebe School
Academy · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hayes School a selective school?
No. Hayes School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hayes School's Ofsted rating?
Hayes School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hayes School?
Hayes School currently has 1,771 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hayes School take?
Hayes School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hayes School?
Hayes School is in Bromley, BR2 7DB, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hayes School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hayes School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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