The short version
Nearly full.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 146 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,360
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 31.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- THE SALTERNS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ashley Howard
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCliffdale Primary School
Special school · Very close
Willows Centre for Children
Special school · Very close
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Academy · Very close
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Primary · 412m away
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Primary · 425m away
Copnor Primary School
Primary · 779m away
Northern Parade Infant School
Primary · 780m away
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
Primary · 780m 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.
How many pupils attend Mayfield School?
Mayfield School currently has 1,360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mayfield School take?
Mayfield School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Mayfield School?
Mayfield School is in Portsmouth, PO2 0RH, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mayfield School have a sixth form?
No, Mayfield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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