The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 76% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.7
12.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
27% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 76%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Head
- Mrs Sarah George (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Portsmouth, Southsea, PO5 2PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Southsea Infant School
Primary · 437m away
Craneswater Junior School
Primary · 652m away
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Portsmouth High School GDST
Independent · 1.2km away
Devonshire Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cumberland Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Fernhurst Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Mayville High School a selective school?
Yes. Mayville High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Mayville High School?
Mayville High School currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mayville High School take?
Mayville High School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Mayville High School?
Mayville High School is in Southsea, PO5 2PE, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mayville High School have a sixth form?
No, Mayville High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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