Mayfield School
Mayfield, East Sussex, South East · TN20 6PH
A Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18, Mayfield School in East Sussex combines a small, close-knit community of around 350 pupils with a remarkable pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly four to one. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both quality of education and personal development, with all compliance requirements met. With distinctive offerings such as equestrian sport, sailing and water polo alongside academic, music, drama and sport scholarships, it suits families seeking an individually attentive education rooted in faith. Bursaries are available to widen access.
350
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£35,100
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 350
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 4
- Location
- Mayfield, East Sussex, South East
- Website
- https://www.mayfieldgirls.org/
- Telephone
- 01435 874600
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmistress Deborah Bligh
Latest results
Attainment 8
63.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
36%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
50%
A-level A*-A
51%
A-level A*-B
80%
Teaching & academics
Academic results are a clear strength: the average Attainment 8 score of 63.5 sits well above the national average of 46.9, and half of GCSE entries reach grades 9 to 7. At A-level, 51 per cent of grades are A*-A and 80 per cent A*-B, with popular subjects spanning Psychology, Mathematics, History, Economics, Business Studies and Biology. The curriculum extends beyond standard GCSEs and A-levels to include BTEC and the EPQ, and languages on offer include French, Spanish and Chinese. The headline figure of 36 per cent achieving grade 5+ in English and Maths against a national 47 per cent reflects how the school's strength shows more fully in its broader grade distribution.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 99
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 14.18%
- EHC plans
- 0.25%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is varied and unusual for its breadth, ranging from team games and swimming to equestrian, water polo and sailing. The sixth form of 99 pupils enjoys greater independence, including freedom over personal phones, while younger years follow a structured hand-in policy during the school day.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
All phones belonging to girls in years 7-11 are handed in to their form tutor at the beginning of the day (or housemistress if boarders) and collected again at 6pm on their way home. Years 12-13 are allowed to keep their phones in their bag, but if seen using them anywhere other than their common room, these are confiscated.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £31,086 - £35,100
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £53,910
- Bursaries up to
- 40% of fees
Available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 15 March 2023
The last word
A small Catholic girls' school where a four-to-one staffing ratio underpins genuinely individual attention and strong results. Day fees run from around £31,000 to £35,000, with boarding up to £53,910.
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Mayfield School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Mayfield School located?
Mayfield School is located at The Old Palace, High Street, Mayfield, TN20 6PH.
What type of school is Mayfield School?
Mayfield School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Mayfield School?
Mayfield School has approximately 350 pupils on roll.
What is Mayfield School's inspection rating?
Mayfield School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 15 March 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.