Hayes School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Paignton, Torbay
Hayes School is a primary school in Paignton, Torbay for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 26 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Hayes Road, Paignton, TQ4 5PJ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Council
- Torbay
- Pupils on roll
- 340 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 42.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 26 November 2024
Strengths
- “Hayes School is an encouraging and aspirational place where pupils thrive.”
- “Pupils embody the school’s vision of ‘be all you can be’.”
- “Pupils’ happy and welcoming attitudes enhance the positive atmosphere.”
To improve
- “The knowledge pupils should have about different religions and cultures is not planned in enough detail.”
- “Pupils do not yet have a sound understanding of different faiths and cultures.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 79% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 42 first-preference applications, 42 offers in total, 42 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Torbay.
- St Michael's Church of England Academy 0.3 mi Good
- Curledge Street Academy 0.5 mi School remains Good
- Roselands Primary School 0.7 mi Improved significantly
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 0.8 mi School remains Good
- Oldway Primary School 0.9 mi Good
- Kings Ash Academy 1.0 mi Standards maintained
- Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School 1.1 mi School remains Good
- White Rock Primary School 1.3 mi Standards maintained