The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 257
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Ms Sophie McCabe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Campus Whitehaven, Red Lonning, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Mayfield School's Ofsted rating?
Mayfield School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mayfield School?
Mayfield School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mayfield School take?
Mayfield School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Mayfield School?
Mayfield School is in Whitehaven, CA28 8UG, in the Cumberland 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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