Hayeswood First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cutlers Place Colehill Wimborne Dorset BH21 2HN |
| Reference Number | 141786 |
Hayeswood First School has been evaluated as 'Good' overall during its first inspection under the new educational framework. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a safe and happy environment where pupils are engaged in their learning. Relationships between staff and students are particularly positive, fostering an atmosphere where pupils feel comfortable to express their concerns and opinions. The school effectively supports pupils, particularly those with special educational needs, and offers a rich array of extracurricular activities and experiences that enhance their personal development and preparation for future challenges. While the academic standards are commendable, there are specific areas within the wider curriculum where assessment practices need improvement to ensure all gaps in learning are identified and addressed accurately.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 142 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.23%
Girls: 45.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98.6% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Hayeswood First School | |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
| 03 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective early reading program with well-matched books.
- Dedicated leaders at all levels fostering a positive school culture.
- Wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities.
- Well-planned curricular framework in early years.
- Successful support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' learning not always clear due to imprecise assessment in some subjects.
- Inconsistent expectations of presentation in mathematics.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 31 | 51 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 115 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 25 | 57 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 115 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 20 | 53 | 17 | 19 | 6 | 115 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 54 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 29 | 41 | 27 | 15 | 3 | 115 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 13 | 28 | 29 | 20 | 23 | 2 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 41 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 41 | 43 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 115 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 37 | 47 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 115 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 29 | 48 | 25 | 11 | 2 | 115 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 42 | 60 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 115 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 55 | 42 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 115 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 26 | 43 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 115 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 77 | 38 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Colehill First School
Pilford Heath Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2LZ |
0.24 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
Colehill Lane, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AB |
0.76 miles |
|
Dumpton School
Deans Grove House, Wimborne, BH21 7AF |
1.19 miles |
|
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
St John's Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1BX |
1.29 miles |
|
Allenbourn Middle School
East Borough, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1PL |
1.55 miles |
|
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Hampreston Village, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7LX |
1.6 miles |
|
Merley First School
Oakley Straight, Merley, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1SD |
1.7 miles |
|
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Campanula Way, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4FW |
1.76 miles |
|
Ferndown Middle School
Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9UP |
2.24 miles |
|
Ferndown First School
Mountbatten Drive, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB |
2.3 miles |
|
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School
Barons Road, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9UN |
2.53 miles |
|
Pamphill Church of England First School
Pamphill Green, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EE |
2.66 miles |
|
Parley First School
Glenmoor Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE |
2.69 miles |
|
St James Church of England First School
Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4JN |
2.86 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JF |
3.11 miles |
|
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Durdells Avenue, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9EH |
3.21 miles |
|
Broadstone Middle School
Dunyeats Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8AE |
3.26 miles |
|
Oakhurst Community First School
Shaftesbury Road, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0DY |
3.36 miles |
|
Kinson Academy
School Lane, Kinson, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9DG |
3.37 miles |
|
Elm Academy
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JN |
3.4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Beaucroft Foundation School
Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2SS |
0.88 miles |
|
Canford School
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
1.13 miles |
|
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EY |
2.11 miles |
|
The White House School
170 Magna Road, Poole, Dorset, BH21 3AP |
2.13 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT |
2.3 miles |
|
LeAF Studio
Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW |
3.11 miles |
|
Oak Academy
Duck Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JJ |
3.28 miles |
|
Corfe Hills School
Higher Blandford Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9BG |
3.49 miles |
|
Poole Grammar School
Gravel Hill, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JU |
3.78 miles |
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The Lion Works School
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
3.83 miles |
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Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Adastral Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8RE |
4.02 miles |
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Montacute School
3 Canford Heath Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9NG |
4.03 miles |
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The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 5HS |
4.06 miles |
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Winchelsea School
Guernsey Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4LL |
4.09 miles |
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Portfield School
Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BP |
4.18 miles |
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Parkstone Grammar School
Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
4.44 miles |
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St Aldhelm's Academy
Herbert Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS |
4.45 miles |
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St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Dale Valley Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HY |
4.7 miles |
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Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8PJ |
4.7 miles |
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Langside School
Langside Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5BN |
4.72 miles |