The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
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
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 112 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 553
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 27.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Martyn Reah (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Hayling College a selective school?
No. The Hayling College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hayling College's Ofsted rating?
The Hayling College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hayling College?
The Hayling College currently has 553 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hayling College take?
The Hayling College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hayling College?
The Hayling College is in Hayling Island, PO11 0NU, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hayling College have a sixth form?
No, The Hayling College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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