Hayes School
Paignton, TQ4 5PJ · Torbay · primary school
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3rd of 30 primary schools in Torbay we can score, 31 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 1,562 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 38% | 3.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hayes School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 21.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join running, yoga, and coding clubs, participate in gymnastics, swimming, and athletics, and engage in painting and sculpture. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 340 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 in the higher standard group to extend their learning further? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard? How does the school manage the transition for children joining from other primary schools?
What Ofsted said about Hayes School
Overview
Hayes School is described as an "encouraging and aspirational place where pupils thrive," with a culture where pupils "embody the school’s vision of ‘be all you can be’." The report highlights that pupils are "highly valued" and that their education and well-being lie at the heart of the school’s work, resulting in an environment where they "achieve exceptionally well."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious, clear and coherent" and "exceeds the expectations of the national curriculum," leading to pupils achieving "extremely well" in most areas.
- Support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "exceptional," with staff going to "great lengths" to ensure full involvement.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils following "very clear and consistent routines" and being "highly engaged in learning."
- The school has a "well-established and systematic approach to the teaching of early reading," ensuring pupils display confidence in decoding and blending.
- Leaders share a "strong, united vision" and are "deeply committed to providing a high-quality education for all pupils."
Areas to improve
- The knowledge pupils need about some religions and cultures is "not planned clearly enough," resulting in pupils lacking a "sound understanding of different faiths and cultures."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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