Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School, Mayfield
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Mayfield. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School in detail
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "At Skippers, we are committed to providing each and every child with a dynamic and supportive learning environment with boundless possibilities. We celebrate each child’s unique character and capabilities, allowing them to be themselves and motivated to do their very best."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and art.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £3 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School are Mayfield School (2.1 miles), Annan School (5.7 miles) and Sacred Heart School (6.1 miles).
Who goes there
In 2026, 38 pupils (18.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crowborough Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Criers Lane (adjacent), 300 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).
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
11 June 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
17 September 2019
Regulatory Compliance
20 September 2016
Standard
1 January 2011
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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
87%
Available places
205 pupils
236 places
31 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
38
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
18.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
205
Total Pupils
106
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
When was Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School last inspected?
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
How many pupils go to Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School?
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School has around 205 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School?
Skippers Hill Manor 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 Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School?
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is at Five Ashes, Mayfield, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)