The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 325 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 156 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,845
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 36.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr Remo Iafrate (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2004 | Inspection
Location
Pedley Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1XE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 526m away
Henry Green Primary School
Primary · 569m away
Becontree Primary School
Primary · 878m away
Valence Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Mayespark Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Grafton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Roding Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Mayfield School a selective school?
No. Mayfield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Mayfield School's Ofsted rating?
Mayfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mayfield School?
Mayfield School currently has 1,845 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mayfield School take?
Mayfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Mayfield School?
Mayfield School is in Dagenham, RM8 1XE, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mayfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Mayfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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