Hayward's Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Crediton, South West EX17 3AX · Devon
#678 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#6384 of 15,697 nationally
About Hayward's Primary School
Hayward's Primary School is a local authority primary located in Crediton, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 403 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 57.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 678th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (46th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 403; capacity filled 96%.
There are 12 schools in Crediton; Hayward's Primary School ranks 4th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)69%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)22.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hayward's Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 403
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 22.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 69%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Hayward's Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Queen Elizabeth's
Crediton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,096 students · 1.1 km away
Landscore Primary School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
276 students · 1.6 km away
Sandford School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
74 students · 2.6 km away
Newton St Cyres Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
133 students · 4.7 km away
Yeoford Community Primary School
Crediton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
56 students · 5.8 km away
Tedburn St Mary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
86 students · 6.3 km away
Copplestone Primary School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students · 7.1 km away
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
91 students · 7.3 km away
Thorverton Church of England Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
110 students · 9.0 km away
Thomas Hall School
Exeter · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
438 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Hazeldown School
Teignmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
Longlevens Infant School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
403 students
Eastover Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Bradford-on-Avon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
403 students
Coopers Edge School
Brockworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
Pennycross Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hayward's Primary School a good school?
Hayward's Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 57.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #678 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hayward's Primary School rank in South West?
Hayward's Primary School ranks #678 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #6384 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hayward's Primary School?
Hayward's Primary School had 403 students in 2025.
Is Hayward's Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hayward's Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Hayward's Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hayward's Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.