The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.6
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
18.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,082
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- THE HAYFIELD SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Fox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 3HG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew College Doncaster
16 plus · Very close
Hayfield Lane Primary School
Primary · 331m away
Hill House School
Independent · 866m away
Auckley Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
The McAuley Catholic High School
Secondary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Hayfield School a selective school?
No. The Hayfield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hayfield School's Ofsted rating?
The Hayfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hayfield School?
The Hayfield School currently has 1,082 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hayfield School take?
The Hayfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hayfield School?
The Hayfield School is in Doncaster, DN9 3HG, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hayfield School have a sixth form?
No, The Hayfield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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