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Hayes School
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- Torbay TQ4 5PJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff are trained well to deliver high-quality phonics lessons and motivate children to read in all classes.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed an exciting curriculum linking knowledge and skills.
Areas Needing Improvement: Focus on improving further the subject knowledge of teachers for progress in other subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics have rapidly risen.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff notice when pupils fall behind and help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and do not disturb the learning of others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Dedicated team provides careful support helping SEND pupils to make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, and behavior issues are dealt with quickly and fairly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding with well-trained staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school and appreciate the strong support from staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy opportunities beyond usual lessons, like playing steel drums and marimbas.
Teacher Engagement: Members of staff say they are proud to work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Good-quality training for staff has led to improved outcomes in core subjects.
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About Us
Hayes School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 390 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 86% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child on behalf of Hayes School. A comprehensive and balanced curriculum will help all of our students realise their full potential as we work as a team to inspire, engage, and assist them. We are dedicated to creating engaging learning environments in our classrooms where each student feels respected, secure, and safe. We work to customise the school day to address a variety of learning styles because everyone learns differently. This in turn validates our high standards. At Hayes School, learning is at the core of everything we do. In order to guarantee the greatest results for your kid, I am especially looking forward to increasing the school's cooperation with parents/caregivers. As a result, I would advise you to contact any members of our team if you have any inquiries or information to offer. If you have any general questions, Mrs. Hartland, our receptionist, will typically be able to answer them or put your mind at ease. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me if there is anything you think I ought to know or with which I can assist you. We sincerely appreciate and welcome your input. During what I'm sure will be a very successful, joyful, and exciting time, I'm looking forward to getting to know you and your child.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 22.8 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | 109 | 105 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 106 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | 53.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 6% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 7 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 39 | 64.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 10 | 8.93% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.1 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 1 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 104 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% 2 | 59.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 7.37% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | 54.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.74% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hayes School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
