Mayfield Church of England Primary School, Mayfield

In its own words: "At Mayfield CE Primary School, we are guided by our Christian values of respect, responsibility, compassion and perseverance. Children are at the centre of everything we do. Working closely in partnership with parents, carers and the wider community, we ensure that children respect themselves, others and the world in which they live."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It gives us great pleasure on behalf of all the staff, children, parents and governors to warmly welcome you to our wonderful school. Mayfield CE Primary school lies at the heart of our vibrant, village community. Our aim is to provide a fun, engaging curriculum full of new discoveries and inspirational experiences, carefully designed to be both supportive and challenging."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 4:00pm, from £4.00 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Mayfield Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in East Sussex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Mayfield Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Mayfield Church of England Primary School are Five Ashes CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 91% maths); Rotherfield Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 65% maths); Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths); and Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths).

Mayfield Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Mayfield Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 12 pupils (9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Crowborough Rail Station, about 3.7 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (adjacent), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).

In 2024/25, Mayfield Church of England Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.