Mayfield School, Dagenham

In its own words: "At Mayfield School, we support and challenge one another to be the best we can be. This will look differently to each one of us in our community, which is why we work tirelessly with every single student so they can benefit fully from the opportunities we have on offer."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am extremely privileged to be the Headteacher of Mayfield School. Mayfield is a truly inclusive school where, despite its large size, every single student is genuinely valued and seen as an important member of our diverse community. I am proud to say that our diversity is one of our strengths and is actively celebrated."

In 2026, pupils at Mayfield School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 55.7 in Redbridge and 47 across England.

41% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 63% in Redbridge and 47% in England.

That is up from 45 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0: pupils made about average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 40.4, against 49.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 9.3 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 28 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Business Studies and Art and Design.

For September 2026 entry, 140 families put Mayfield School as their first choice and 432 named it as one of their preferences, for 232 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Mayfield School are Chadwell Heath Academy (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 53.9); The Palmer Catholic Academy (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 48.5); Atam Academy (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 52.7); and The Sydney Russell School (1.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 50.9).

Each of them had higher 2026 results than Mayfield School.

Of the 284 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 91% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 25% to a further education college and 0% into work.

Of the 185 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 69% went on to university or other higher education, 5% to apprenticeships and 7% into work. 9% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

39.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 67.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (59%), Black (12%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 225 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 26 (1.5%) 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 Goodmayes Rail Station, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mayfield Road Becontree, 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 618 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Redbridge (338), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Mayfield School issued 147 suspensions, 8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 5 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Mayfield School are Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School (0.2 miles), Goodmayes Primary School (0.2 miles), Chadwell Primary School (0.3 miles) and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.