Mayfield School, Mayfield
Mayfield School is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 18 in Mayfield. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mayfield School in detail
Mayfield School in its own words
In its own words: "Pupils are prepared to meet the needs of the age that we live in and to develop compassion, integrity, respect and resilience. - ISI Inspection March 2026 Our ethos is guided by the visionary principles of our foundress, Cornelia Connelly."
From the headteacher's welcome: "This is an expression I hear time and time again to describe the wonderful students who come to learn, grow and develop into exceptional women of character and substance at this very special day and boarding school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, athletics, swimming, yoga, dance, drama, coding, robotics, STEM and photography.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in East Sussex
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Mayfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Mayfield School are Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School (2.1 miles) and Sacred Heart School (4 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 56 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 75% went on to university or other higher education and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 52 pupils (14.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crowborough Rail Station, about 3.6 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
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).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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
3 March 2026
Regulatory Compliance
15 March 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
9 October 2018
Intermediate (Boarding)
6 October 2015
Integrated
25 September 2012
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£31,086 to £36,450
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£55,980
| - Years 7 - 8 (per term) | £31,086 a year |
| - Years 9 - 13 (per term) | £36,450 a year |
| - Years 7 - 13 (per term) (boarding) | £55,980 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in East Sussex - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Mayfield School
Outstanding GCSE Success Reflects the Power of a Mayfield Education
20 Aug 2026
Mayfield School celebrates remarkable achievement with over 50% top grades
13 Aug 2026
Village Comes Together for Summer Fair
28 Jun 2026
Choir Raises the Roof with Fauré Requiem
27 Jun 2026
Mayfield Day Celebrates Our Community
20 Jun 2026
Mayfield Hosts Prestigious MCC Fixture
6 Jun 2026
From Mayfield School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Mayfield School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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 East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 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
82%
Available places
349 pupils
425 places
76 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Mayfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Mayfield
Across East Sussex council
Places available
5,496
Applications
4,990
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across East Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
52
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
349
Total Pupils
0
Boys
349
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Mayfield School
Questions parents ask about Mayfield School
What are GCSE results like at Mayfield School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Mayfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Mayfield School last inspected?
Mayfield School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Mayfield School?
Mayfield School has around 349 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Mayfield School?
Mayfield 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 School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mayfield School?
Mayfield School is at The Old Palace, High Street, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6PH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)