Mayfield School, Dagenham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Mayfield School excels at helping students make strong progress from lower starting points, with particular success in supporting disadvantaged students and those learning English as an additional language. The school's sixth form is outstanding, achieving results in the top 15% nationally. Teachers have high expectations and create positive learning environments where students are engaged and cooperative.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress for all students including those with special needs and English as an additional language
- Outstanding sixth form with top 15% A-level and vocational results nationally
- Effective support for disadvantaged students through pupil premium funding with no performance gaps
- Good teaching across all year groups with high teacher expectations
- Effective use of early GCSE entry to build student confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching not yet consistently good across all lessons - some teachers don't challenge the most able students enough
- Marking and feedback lack consistency and don't always guide students on how to improve
- Most able students not sufficiently challenged in some classes
Safeguarding
Students feel safe in the school and well cared for, with good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, extra classes, vocational BTEC courses
Mayfield School is a good secondary school where students enter with well below average attainment but make at least good progress across all groups. The headteacher's strong leadership ensures high standards are maintained, with an outstanding sixth form.
At a Glance
41.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
61
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
1,790 pupils
1,940 capacity
150 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dagenham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dagenham
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
3,709
Applications
3,444
Got 1st preference
67.6%
Got preferred school
93.1%
Secondary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.72946%
Overall absence
34.97567%
Persistent absence
1,644
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Mayfield School
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School
Goodmayes Primary School
Chadwell Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
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Barley Lane Primary School
Eastcourt Independent School
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