Haydon School
Pinner, HA5 2LX · Hillingdon · secondary school
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15th of 22 secondary schools in Hillingdon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.2/10 against 923 of them, against 5.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.3 · 61 | 30% | 1.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.19 · 36 | 25% | 0.89 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.9 · 60 | 10% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Haydon School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.19 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Jack Petchey Foundation and the Haydon Basketball Academy, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,399 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,040. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Haydon School
Overview
Haydon School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, reflecting an ‘ambitious curriculum’ and strong personal development opportunities. Leaders have fostered positive relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe and engaged in a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including a robust sixth-form provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘clearly thought out’ with logical progression, extending beyond national requirements in subjects like geography and offering online resources to support independent study.
- Staff effectively adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they ‘achieve the same endpoints as their peers’.
- Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is ‘well thought through’, covering vital topics such as mental health, online safety, and healthy relationships.
- Sixth-form students benefit from a ‘super curriculum’ of online courses and the ‘Haydon Scholars’ programme, preparing them for university or professional careers.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, providing effective support for those who struggle and encouraging literacy across all subjects.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must routinely check previous learning to close gaps, as pupils sometimes struggle to grasp new concepts when prior knowledge is not secured.
- Leaders need to ensure all staff consistently follow the behaviour policy to eliminate ‘low-level disruption’ that occasionally prevents learning.
- Governors and trust members should act with greater urgency and receive timely information to secure more rapid school improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, supported by a strong culture, regular staff training, and proactive engagement with parents and external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.3 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 47.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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