Hayfield School

Hayfield School continues to demonstrate good performance, maintaining a positive environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. The school has seen significant expansion in recent years, yet this has not hindered the leadership's ability to fulfill its aims. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to individual student needs, fostering resilience and confidence among pupils. However, recent staff changes mean that not all subject leaders possess the depth of knowledge required to effectively support curriculum delivery, resulting in some students not achieving their full potential in certain subjects.

Strengths

• Pupils form positive and caring relationships with peers and staff.
• High expectations for pupil behavior contribute to a conducive learning environment.
• Ambitious curriculum tailored to individual learning needs.
• Strong emphasis on reading and phonics supports pupil literacy effectively.
• Well-structured support for pupils with SEND, ensuring appropriate resources are available.
• Pupils actively engage in community service and cultural events.

Areas for Improvement

• Some new subject leaders lack the expertise needed to effectively guide curriculum delivery.

In 2024–25 pupils at Hayfield School attended 91.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 24.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.8% of pupils at Hayfield School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Hayfield School had 8.6 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Hayfield School had 175 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Hayfield School received £23,830 and spent £24,083 for each of its 175 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £73,000 (£417 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Hayfield School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Hayfield School is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

When was Hayfield School last inspected by Ofsted?

Hayfield School was last inspected in September 2023.

How many pupils does Hayfield School have?

Hayfield School has 175 pupils on roll.

What age range does Hayfield School cover?

Hayfield School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Hayfield School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Hayfield School?

Hayfield School is at Manor Drive, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 4LN.