The Hayes Primary School
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The Hayes Primary School is a primary school in Croydon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 39th of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2023, report published 6 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Pupils enjoy school and are keen to welcome others to their community. They are proud to share their learning with visitors and speak passionately and thoughtfully about their experiences. Pupils and staff embrace the school's motto: 'be the best you can be'. Pupils work hard and behave well, meeting the high expectations that staff have of them. Pupils get along well with their peers in lessons and around school. Pupils feel safe and are kept safe at school. Pupils represent their school by taking on leadership responsibilities. For example, they act as members of the school council, advocates, mental health champions or travel ambassadors. A range of extra activities are available, which aims to develop pupils' talents and interests. These include choir, science, craft, and sports clubs. All pupils are provided with opportunities to use the school swimming pool regularly. Pupils follow a typically ambitious and well-organised curriculum. They produce work of good quality in different subjects and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. However, the curriculum in a few subjects is at an earlier stage of development. Where this is the case, pupils do not fully embed key knowledge in these subjects as well over time.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is newly introduced. In these areas, teachers do not consistently focus on the most important concepts. This results in some pupils, including those with SEND, not securing essential knowledge in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the delivery and assessment of the curriculum is consistently focused on the most important knowledge pupils need to learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near The Hayes Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Valley Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Oasis Academy Byron | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 85% met the expected standard |
| Keston Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Olley
- Phone
- 02086604863
- Address
- Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5JN
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 101760
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.