Hayfield School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 18 July 2017
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Manor Drive

Upton

Wirral, CH494LN
Phone: 1516779303
Website: hayfield.wirral.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 105128
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Manor Drive, Upton, Wirral, CH49 4LN
Website: http://www.hayfield.wirral.sch.uk/
Age range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 161
Free School Meals: 62.1% (100 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (161 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 90.7%; Good
Persistent Absence: 29.0%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 10 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 20; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 161 pupils; 4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning to Live and Love Life Together"

Fun for everyone Valuing each other Positive in our thinking Positive in our attitudes Flourishing in our endeavours

Hayfield is a Rights Respecting School (UNICEF RRSA). The school describes its rights-respecting approach, including references to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and related rights and responsibilities for pupils.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Mr L. Comber emphasises Hayfield as a local authority specialist school for pupils with social communication needs/autism (including some mainstream pupils) and often with additional needs. He notes long-standing National Autistic Society accreditation and Ofsted Good rating with Outstanding Practice in Early Years, and states that EHCPs are needed to access places. The message underlines structure, routine, a blend of specialist approaches to support sensory and emotional needs, and a warm, inclusive ethos.

Curriculum Highlights

Three curriculum pathways: Pre-formal Curriculum (Early Years), Semi-Formal Curriculum (Lower School), Formal Curriculum (Upper School) Curriculum emphasizes visual learning with graphic symbols and pictures (labels). Use of PECS and MAKATON; TEACCH approach where needed. All pupils have an Education Health Care Plan and learning is delivered through 1:1 or small group sessions.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club available from 7:45am with a £4 charge and an additional option at 8:15am with a £2 charge. After School Club runs from 3:30pm to 5:45pm with an £8.50 charge.

SEND Provision

All pupils at Hayfield have an Education Health Care Plan; the school provides learning for a wide range of abilities and needs with 1:1 or small group sessions as part of its approach to teaching and learning.

Admissions Criteria

Currently children need to have an Education Health Care Plan to be considered by Wirral Authority for a place at Hayfield.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £4 (7:45am start) or £2 (8:15am start). After School Club: £8.50 (3:30pm–5:45pm).