The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (132% full)
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 264
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 52.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Head
- Mr Stuart Heron (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Moor Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSteps Cross Special School
Special school · Very close
Combe Pafford School
Special school · Very close
Watcombe Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Marychurch Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Barton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lift Barton Hill
Primary · 1.3km away
St Cuthbert Mayne School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mayfield School's Ofsted rating?
Mayfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mayfield School?
Mayfield School currently has 264 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mayfield School take?
Mayfield School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Mayfield School?
Mayfield School is in Torquay, TQ2 8NH, in the Torbay 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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