Is Mayfield School a girls school?

Yes — Mayfield School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Mayfield School have?

Mayfield School has 402 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Mayfield School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Mayfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Mayfield School?

Mayfield School is located at The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6PH.

Mayfield School

The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6PH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

56.8

Attainment 8

11–18

Ages

402

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Mayfield School

Mayfield School is an independent school in Mayfield, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 402 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.8 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 402 / 425 (95%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.3%

SEN support

14.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

59 students

25.4%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6PH
Phone: 01435874600
Headteacher: Deborah Bligh
Website: https://www.mayfieldgirls.org/

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Mayfield School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Mayfield

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Mayfield will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mayfield School?: Mayfield School is an independent school in Mayfield, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Mayfield School a girls school?: Yes — Mayfield School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Mayfield School have?: Mayfield School has 402 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Mayfield School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Mayfield School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Mayfield School?: Mayfield School is located at The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6PH.

Loading map…

Unique Reference Number114627