The Hayling College

About The Hayling College

The Hayling College is a happy, caring and safe place where good working relationships between pupils, staff and parents are at the heart of our successful work.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Martyn Reah

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 178 responses • 32.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

64.1% positive 36% negative

My child feels safe at this school

71.4% positive 28.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

38.3% positive 53.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

50.5% positive 39.3% negative

My child does well at this school

57.8% positive 34.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 178 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

32.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

34.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.78

Progress 8

Well below average

20.8%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

48.1%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

8.5% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

106 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W. Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 15, 2022

5.0

"A School that Truly Cares"

I was a bit worried about starting a new school, but The Hayling College has exceeded all my expectations. The staff are friendly and approachable, and the induction process was seamless. My child is really happy here and feels supported in all aspects of their school life. I'm so grateful to have found this wonderful school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie T. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional School - Happy, Healthy, High Performing"

I'm so grateful that my child attends The Hayling College. The school's focus on 'Happy, Healthy, High Performing' really shines through in the way the staff and teachers support the students. The facilities are also excellent, with plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities. My child has thrived here and made some wonderful friends.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B. Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2020

4.0

"A Good School, but Some Room for Improvement"

My child attended The Hayling College a few years ago, and while we had a generally positive experience, there were some areas that could be improved. The facilities are good, and the staff are generally friendly, but I felt that the communication with parents could be better. Overall, it's a good school, but I think it has the potential to be even better with some tweaks.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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