Hayle Academy

About Hayle Academy

Hayle Academy is an academy converter in Hayle, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 604 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.9 (2025/26). 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

604 / 769 (79%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

3 High Lanes, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DN

Phone

01736753009

Headteacher

Melissa Lock

Website

http://www.hayleacademy.net/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hayle Academy?

Hayle Academy is an academy converter in Hayle, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Hayle Academy have?

Hayle Academy has 604 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hayle Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hayle Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.9 in 2025/26.

Is Hayle Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hayle Academy is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Hayle Academy?

Hayle Academy is located at 3 High Lanes, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DN.