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Schools on Hayling Island: Primaries, Secondary & Ofsted Links

The infant, junior and secondary schools on Hayling Island with ages, contact details and a direct link to each school's Ofsted page, plus where to check admissions.

Hayling Island has two infant schools (Mengham Infant, Mill Rythe Infant), two junior schools (Mengham Junior, Mill Rythe Junior) and one secondary, The Hayling College (ages 11 to 16). Admissions are handled by Hampshire County Council, and each school's Ofsted reports are linked in this guide.

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Schools on Hayling Island

These are the schools we confirmed on Hayling Island using Ofsted's inspection reports service (checked 5 October 2026). The local authority is Hampshire County Council. This list does not rank schools, and we do not give opinions on them. We have not checked for independent or other provision on the island, so check with Hampshire County Council for the full picture.

Primary phase

Mengham Infant School, St Mary's Road, PO11 9DD. Ages 4 to 7. Phone 023 9246 2470. Website: mengham-inf.hants.sch.uk. Ofsted: latest inspection listed 12 May 2026, report published 26 June 2026. Ofsted reports.

Mengham Junior School, Palmerston Road, PO11 9ET. Ages 7 to 11. Phone 023 9246 2162. Website: menghamjunior.co.uk. Ofsted: latest inspection listed 15 October 2024. Ofsted reports.

Mill Rythe Infant School, Havant Road, PO11 0PA. Ages 5 to 7. Phone 023 9246 5531. Website: millrytheinfants.co.uk. Ofsted: latest inspection listed 8 February 2023. Ofsted reports.

Mill Rythe Junior School, Havant Road, PO11 0PA. Ages 7 to 11. Phone 023 9246 3663. Website: millrythejunior.co.uk. Ofsted: latest inspection listed 21 November 2023. Ofsted reports.

Secondary

The Hayling College, Church Road, PO11 0NU. Ages 11 to 16 as listed by Ofsted. Phone 023 9246 6241. Website: hayling.hants.sch.uk. Ofsted: latest inspection listed 24 September 2024. Ofsted reports.

Reading an Ofsted report

Ofsted says that from September 2024 it no longer gives an overall effectiveness judgement for state-funded schools, and it has introduced new report cards. So the older "Outstanding/Good" shorthand may not appear on recent reports. Read the report itself on the links above rather than relying on a summary.

Admissions and catchment

Admissions for Hampshire schools go through Hampshire County Council. Start at School admissions for how to apply for a reception, Year 3 (infant to junior), Year 7 or in-year place, the closing dates and how to contact the admissions team. Check each school's own admissions policy for how places are allocated. Closing dates change each year, so use the council page rather than our guide. Hampshire's school transport pages cover travel to school.

Infant and junior schools are separate here, so children moving from infant to junior school at the end of Year 2 normally apply for a Year 3 place.

Term dates

Term dates for Hampshire schools are in our term dates guide. Each school also sets its own INSET days.

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Schools on Hayling Island (Ofsted reports service, checked 5 October 2026)
SchoolAgesAddressLatest Ofsted inspection date listed
Mengham Infant School4 to 7St Mary's Road, PO11 9DD12 May 2026
Mengham Junior School7 to 11Palmerston Road, PO11 9ET15 October 2024
Mill Rythe Infant School5 to 7Havant Road, PO11 0PA8 February 2023
Mill Rythe Junior School7 to 11Havant Road, PO11 0PA21 November 2023
The Hayling College11 to 16Church Road, PO11 0NU24 September 2024

Frequently asked questions

What primary schools are on Hayling Island?
Mengham Infant School (St Mary's Road), Mengham Junior School (Palmerston Road), Mill Rythe Infant School and Mill Rythe Junior School (both Havant Road). The infants cover the early years and the juniors ages 7 to 11.
What is the secondary school on Hayling Island?
The Hayling College, Church Road, PO11 0NU, which Ofsted lists as taking ages 11 to 16.
How do I apply for a school place on Hayling Island?
Apply through Hampshire County Council's school admissions service, which covers reception, Year 3, Year 7 and in-year places. Check the council page for the current closing dates.
Where can I read a school's Ofsted report?
Use the Ofsted links in this guide, which go to each school's page on reports.ofsted.gov.uk with its inspection history. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives an overall effectiveness judgement for state-funded schools.
Which Hayling Island school is the best?
We do not rank schools. Read each school's Ofsted report and website, and visit if you can.
Is there free school transport on Hayling Island?
Eligibility is set by Hampshire County Council. Check its school transport pages rather than assuming, as rules depend on distance and circumstances.