Mayville High School
Southsea, Portsmouth, South East · PO5 2PE
A small independent school on the south coast at Southsea, Mayville educates around 448 pupils across an unusually wide span, from age two through to GCSE at sixteen. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of 'excellent' for both quality of education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Roughly a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to working closely with a range of learners. Under headteacher Mrs Sarah George, it offers a co-educational, day-only setting with fees ranging from around £10,600 to £17,400 a year.
448
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£17,394
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-16
- Pupils
- 448
- Location
- Southsea, Portsmouth, South East
- Website
- http://www.mayvillehighschool.com/
- Telephone
- 02392 734847
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headteacher Mrs Sarah George
Latest results
Attainment 8
31.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
19%
Teaching & academics
Mayville's headline GCSE results sit below national benchmarks: its Attainment 8 score of 31.7 trails the national average of 46.9, and the proportion securing a strong grade 5 or above in both English and Maths is recorded at zero against a national 47%. That said, 19% of grades fall in the top 9-7 range, indicating genuine high achievement among some pupils. The subject offer is broad for a small school, spanning humanities, business studies, sociology, the arts, design and technology and computing, with French as the modern language.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 24.89%
- EHC plans
- 1.75%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is well represented, with hockey, netball, rugby, football and volleyball all on the programme. The mix of team games points to a school that takes physical education seriously alongside its academic timetable.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Phones are collected by form teachers at the beginning of the day and returned at the end of afternoon registration. Phones may be used in lessons if required under teacher supervision.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,602 - £17,394
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 November 2024
The last word
A small, inclusive coastal school whose 'excellent' ISI verdict and high level of SEN support may matter more to some families than its modest exam averages. Best suited to parents seeking a nurturing, all-through environment rather than a results-driven hothouse.
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Mayville High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Mayville High School located?
Mayville High School is located at 35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea, PO5 2PE.
What type of school is Mayville High School?
Mayville High School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Mayville High School?
Mayville High School has approximately 448 pupils on roll.
What is Mayville High School's inspection rating?
Mayville High School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 25 November 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.