The Hayfield School is a mainstream secondary school in Doncaster for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 130 of its 1,088 pupils (11.9%) were getting SEN support and 34 (3.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 1,088 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Doncaster.
11.9% get SEN support
130 of 1,088 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.1% have an EHC plan
34 of 1,088 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism44
- Social, emotional and mental health32
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia32
- Speech, language and communication19
- Moderate learning difficulty16
- Physical disability7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,088 (places for 1,140)
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Huddart
- Part of
- The Hayfield School
- Free school meals
- 14.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Doncaster
- School reference (URN)
- 136672
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Doncaster council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2014; school remains Good (May 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3HG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Hesley Holdings Limited Independent · Ages 18–25 3.2 miles
- Plover Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 3.7 miles
- Heatherwood School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 3.8 miles
- Outwood Academy Danum Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 3.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Hayfield Lane Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.1%, EHC plans 1.8% 0.1 miles
- Auckley Primary Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 17.5%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.7 miles
- Branton St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 20.3%, EHC plans 4.2% 1.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Doncaster SEND schools in Doncaster
Questions about The Hayfield School
How many pupils at The Hayfield School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 130 of the 1,088 pupils (11.9%) were getting SEN support and 34 (3.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at The Hayfield School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (44 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (32 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (32 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at The Hayfield School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at The Hayfield School?
Through Doncaster council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to The Hayfield School?
You can ask for The Hayfield School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does The Hayfield School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Plover Primary School, about 3.7 miles away.
Where is The Hayfield School?
Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3HG, in Doncaster.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.