The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.6
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
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
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 261 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,620
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 9.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- MAYFLOWER HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Damian Lee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stock Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Mayflower High School a selective school?
No. Mayflower High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Mayflower High School?
Mayflower High School currently has 1,620 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mayflower High School take?
Mayflower High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Mayflower High School?
Mayflower High School is in Billericay, CM12 0RT, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mayflower High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Mayflower High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.