Is The Hayes Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 10 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 38th of 85 primary schools in Croydon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Hayes Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at The Hayes Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Hayes Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at The Hayes Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Hayes Primary School

Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5JN

Local ranking38th of 85 primary schools in Croydon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 416
Boys: 225 (54%)
Girls: 195 (46%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 11.5%
FSM Eligible: 7.5%
EAL: 12.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 9.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 27.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,760/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 49.3%
White Other: 8.3%
Mixed Other: 7.8%
Asian Indian: 6.8%
Asian Other: 5.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.9%
Black African: 3.9%

49.3%

White British

8.3%

White Other

7.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02086604863

admin@hayesprimary.croydon.sch.uk

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Hayes Lane

Kenley, London

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Administrative

URN: 101760
UKPRN: 10079711
Establishment No.: 2068

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