Mayfield Primary School, London
Mayfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 755th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mayfield Primary School in detail
Mayfield Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "· The emotional well-being and mental health of all pupils and staff is prioritised · Children are empowered to become life-long learners and active citizens of the world · The Leadership Team and Governors are never complacent and continuously drive improvement"
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to be the Headteacher here at Mayfield. The school has an excellent reputation locally and within the borough. Our parents and carers tell us that Mayfield is like a family, a community school that truly embraces and promotes our vision of N urturing Hearts, Inspiring Minds ."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gardening and eco club.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Ealing
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Mayfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 81% in Ealing and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 74% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Mayfield Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Mayfield Primary School as their first choice and 123 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Mayfield Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mayfield Primary School are Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 85% reading, 75% maths); Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles); Brentside Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths); and Hobbayne Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 78% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Mayfield Primary School.
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary SchoolOur Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary SchoolBrentside Primary SchoolHobbayne Primary School
What parents say
108 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Mayfield Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
41.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (19%), Mixed (17%) and other ethnic groups (15%).
In 2026, 52 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 11 (2.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Mayfield Primary School had 26 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Castle Bar Park Station, about 1160 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bridge Avenue (->w), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Mayfield Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Mayfield Primary School are The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (0.4 miles), Brentside High School (0.5 miles), Drayton Manor High School (0.6 miles) and Dormers Wells High School (0.8 miles).
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic SchoolBrentside High SchoolDrayton Manor High SchoolDormers Wells High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Mayfield Primary creates a welcoming family atmosphere where children enjoy coming to school and make strong progress. Reading is prioritized exceptionally well with targeted support for those who need it. The school develops well-rounded pupils who are respectful of diversity, take on leadership roles, and are fully prepared for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Strong culture of reading with effective phonics teaching and quick identification of pupils who need additional support
- High-quality personal development programme that helps pupils become mature and responsible individuals ready for secondary school
- Well-thought-out curriculum with carefully structured knowledge progression across year groups
- Excellent behavior management and pastoral care that creates a safe, calm learning environment
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs through effective partnerships with external agencies
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers' expectations and choice of activities are sometimes too limited, which means some pupils produce work that is not high quality and may not remember key knowledge
- The school should ensure consistently high expectations across all subjects and select activities that reflect these ambitions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Art, sports, chess, dance, keyboard, school council, eco-warriors, junior travel ambassadors, action projects
Mayfield Primary School has maintained good standards and has a strong community feel with high expectations for all pupils. The school provides a well-organized curriculum and ensures pupils feel safe, respected, and supported in their learning.
At a Glance
24.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
108 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 60% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
28.2
KS2
10
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Mayfield Primary School
Mayfield family support information
22 Sep 2026
Autumn 1 Curriculum Guides
14 Sep 2026
Year 5 parents applying for secondary school this Autumn
1 Jul 2026
Parent Coffee Morning 9th June
9 Jun 2026
Transition to Secondary School for Parents of Autistic and Neurodivergent Children
15 Jan 2026
Pop Up Christmas Market @Mayfield
26 Nov 2025
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Social & online
Keep up with Mayfield Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Mayfield Primary School.
- PSD ChildcareAt the school · Not yet graded
- Boom Sports - OLOV400m away · Not yet graded
- Happy Choo Choo Nursery Hanwell740m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Mayfield Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Ealing. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Tuesday 27 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Mayfield Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Mayfield Primary School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 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.
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Your chances of a place at Mayfield Primary School
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- The nearest state schools to your home, with Ofsted rating, demand and last distance offered where published.
- Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
403 pupils
420 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Ealing council
Places available
4,155
Applications
3,394
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
52
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
421
Total Pupils
206
Boys
215
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,624
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,457
Per pupil
£2888k
Total funding
£177k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
13.8%
Persistent absence
354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Mayfield Primary School
What are SATs results like at Mayfield Primary School?
Of the pupils at Mayfield Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Mayfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mayfield Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Mayfield Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Mayfield Primary School is oversubscribed, Ealing allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Mayfield Primary School?
Mayfield Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Mayfield Primary School?
Classes at Mayfield Primary School average 27.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Mayfield Primary School?
Mayfield Primary School has around 421 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Mayfield Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Mayfield Primary School in 2024/25. 13.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Mayfield Primary School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Mayfield Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Mayfield Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: PSD Childcare (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Mayfield Primary School's term dates?
Mayfield Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Ealing. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Tuesday 27 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Mayfield Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 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 Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mayfield Primary School?
Mayfield Primary School is at High Lane, Hanwell, London, W7 3RT.
Sources: Ealing term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)