Question 1

Is Haywood Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

Haywood Academy was graded Good overall at its 19–20 April 2023 Ofsted inspection. Quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management were all graded Good; sixth form provision was graded Requires Improvement.

Question 2

What are the fees at Haywood Academy?

Accepted Answer

Haywood Academy is a state-funded school. There are no tuition fees, although families should budget for standard costs such as uniform, trips, and optional activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry to Haywood Academy for September 2027?

Accepted Answer

Year 7 applications are coordinated by Stoke-on-Trent City Council. For September 2027 entry, applications open on 1 September 2026, close on 31 October 2026, and offers are due on 1 March 2027.

Question 4

Is Haywood Academy oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

The school states it is oversubscribed with waiting lists for entry. The latest published demand data in the dataset records 467 applications for 208 offers, which equates to 2.25 applications per place.

Question 5

What are the GCSE results like at Haywood Academy?

Accepted Answer

In the FindMySchool GCSE academic ranking (based on official data), Haywood Academy is ranked 2,583rd out of 3,895 in England; the overall GCSE ranking is 3,232nd out of 3,688, with a local rank of 22nd in Stoke-on-Trent. The dataset records a Progress 8 score of -0.55 and an Attainment 8 score of 36.1.

Question 6

What should families know about the sixth form at Haywood Academy?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted graded sixth form provision Requires Improvement in April 2023. The report highlights attendance and ensuring that study programmes include key elements such as work experience so students are prepared for next steps.

Question 7

What time does the school day start and finish?

Accepted Answer

The school’s published academy day timings for 2025/26 show Period 1 starts at 8:40am and Period 5 ends at 3:00pm, with tutorial, break, and lunch scheduled in the middle of the day.

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