The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 40.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- HAYES SCHOOL
- Head
- Mark Hanbury (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hayes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Church of England Academy
Primary · 553m away
Paignton Academy
Secondary · 569m away
Curledge Street Academy
Primary · 753m away
Cambian Devon School
Independent · 1.1km away
Roselands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oldway Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Preston Bridge School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hayes School's Ofsted rating?
Hayes School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hayes School?
Hayes School currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hayes School take?
Hayes School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hayes School?
Hayes School is in Paignton, TQ4 5PJ, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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