The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.5
19.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.54
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
14% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 95%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Bligh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
The Old Palace, High Street, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6PH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Mayfield School?
Mayfield School currently has 402 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.
Where is Mayfield School?
Mayfield School is in Mayfield, TN20 6PH, in the East Sussex 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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