Mayfield Preparatory School, WALSALL
Mayfield Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Walsall. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mayfield Preparatory School in detail
Mayfield Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Mayfield Preparatory School has a happy, caring, family atmosphere incorporating the traditional values of respect and courtesy. Whilst respecting the beliefs of others in our community, the school is based on Christian principles. We have a clear vision at Mayfield: to continue to be an outstanding school in every aspect."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Walsall
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Mayfield Preparatory School are Hydesville Tower School (0.6 miles); Abu Bakr Boys School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement); Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy (1 mile, Inadequate); and Emmanuel School (1.3 miles).
Hydesville Tower SchoolAbu Bakr Boys SchoolAbu Bakr Al-Ihsaan AcademyEmmanuel School
Who goes there
In 2026, 6 pupils (3.4%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Walsall Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kerry Court (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 504 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Walsall (297), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
24 September 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
30 November 2021
Regulatory Compliance
7 December 2017
Integrated
30 June 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,814 to £15,174
depending on year group
| Reception (5 years) – inc. VAT Full Time N/A N/A | £14,814 a year |
| Year 1 to Year 6 (5-11 years) Full Time | £15,174 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Mayfield Preparatory School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
178 pupils
212 places
34 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - WALSALL
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for WALSALL
Across Walsall council
Places available
4,069
Applications
3,782
Got 1st preference
77.4%
Got preferred school
94.0%
All secondary applications across Walsall council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
3.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
178
Total Pupils
92
Boys
86
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Mayfield Preparatory School
When was Mayfield Preparatory School last inspected?
Mayfield Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2024.
How many pupils go to Mayfield Preparatory School?
Mayfield Preparatory School has around 178 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Mayfield Preparatory School?
Mayfield Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Mayfield Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mayfield Preparatory School?
Mayfield Preparatory School is at Sutton Road, WALSALL, WALSALL, WS1 2PD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)