The Hayfield School vs The McAuley Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Hayfield School
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,088 students
The McAuley Catholic High School
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,431 students
| Measure | The Hayfield School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | The McAuley Catholic High School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 366 | #230 of 366 |
| National rank | #543 of 4,090 | #2618 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,088 | 1,431 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,088 | 1,431 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.5% | 34.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.5% | 55.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | 3.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | thehayfieldschool.co.uk | www.mcauley.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Hayfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.0 vs 36.8).
- •The McAuley Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,431 students compared with 1,088.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Hayfield School better than The McAuley Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), The Hayfield School ranks higher (82.0 vs 36.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Hayfield School and The McAuley Catholic High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Hayfield School: 1,088. The McAuley Catholic High School: 1,431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Hayfield School and The McAuley Catholic High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
The Hayfield School is 31st of 366 and The McAuley Catholic High School is 230th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).