A small school with a big heart, at the heart of our island community.
The Hayling College is an ambitious and inclusive secondary school for young people aged 11–16. Being a smaller school is one of our greatest strengths: our pupils are known as individuals, relationships matter and every young person has the opportunity to be seen, supported and celebrated.
Our ethos is simple: Happy, Healthy, High Performing.
We believe young people achieve their best when they feel happy coming to school, safe and supported, and confident that the adults around them genuinely know and care about them.
Alongside high expectations in the classroom, we place great importance on wellbeing, character, participation and giving pupils experiences that help them discover what they enjoy and what they can achieve.
Life at The Hayling College extends far beyond lessons. On any given week, our pupils might be taking Science outdoors in our orchard, representing the College in sport, discovering a new book, joining a club, debating current affairs with their tutor group, taking part in a community project or simply trying something new with their friends. We want every pupil to participate in school life and to leave us with great qualifications, happy memories and the confidence to take their next step.
Proud to be part of Hayling Island
Our location and community are an important part of who we are. We are proud to serve the families of Hayling Island and to work closely with parents, carers, local organisations and the wider community. We see education as a partnership. Strong relationships between home and school make a real difference, which is why we encourage open communication and want families to feel part of College life.
Working together across Havant
We are also proud to work collaboratively with our neighbouring secondary schools through the Havant Soft Federation. This partnership enables our local schools to share expertise, ideas and opportunities while each school retains its own individual identity and character.
For The Hayling College, that means being proudly rooted in our island community while also benefiting from strong professional relationships across the wider Havant area.
Every child matters
We have high expectations because we believe in our young people. We want pupils to work hard, be ambitious, show kindness and humility, contribute to their community and have the confidence to challenge themselves.
Most importantly, we want every pupil who walks through our doors to know that they belong here.
From the nervous excitement of a new Year 7's first morning to the moment a Year 11 pupil leaves us ready for their next adventure, our job is to help each young person grow academically, socially and personally.
Happy. Healthy. High Performing.
That is what we want for every young person at The Hayling College.
